Genuine suede garments - Page 3

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@itiswhatitis wrote:
@Andreatoo wrote:
Regular dry cleaning shortens the life of the garment and is really harmful to the environment!
No, it's the other way around. Dry cleaning may be harmful to the environment, but it does prolong the use of a garment. Lots of info on the net @Andreatoo, FYI.

So true. Dirt and grime is abrasive. Not just on suede, leather too. Leather is just easier to keep clean.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

Question:

Is the leather cleaning process the same as dry cleaning?

Danielle46 · ‎12-26-2011

I live in New York that I'm not charged anywhere near those prices to clean my suede jackets. Maybe you need to look around at other cleaners. I only clean my suede jackets once a year or once every two or three years depending on how often I wear them.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Danielle46 wrote:
I live in New York that I'm not charged anywhere near those prices to clean my suede jackets. Maybe you need to look around at other cleaners. I only clean my suede jackets once a year or once every two or three years depending on how often I wear them.

@Danielle46,

I did and still stunned. What surprised me was that one the cleaners said they could do a "brush clean" of my suede jacket and this is still around 40! Gosh, I can do that myself.

itiswhatitis · ‎05-27-2016

@Andreatoo wrote:
Question:
Is the leather cleaning process the same as dry cleaning?

@Andreatoo

One common myth is that "Frequent Dry Cleaning Shortens the Life of a Garment." Simply put, this isn't true. Frequent cleaning actually prolongs the life of a garment. Here's why:

Not only do stains set with age making them more difficult to remove, but ground-in dirt, soil and dust actually acts like sandpaper on your clothes. Those little particles act as an abrasive and wear down the fibers on your clothing. Additionally, insects are attracted to stains and soil in clothing increasing your risk of insect damage because larva will actually feed on those fibers (Yuck!).

We're not just saying this because we're in the dry cleaning biz. Research was conducted by the Department of Clothing & Textiles at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The research showed that the dry cleaning process has absolutely no effect on the properties of wool in mens suiting fabrics.

Sometimes we hear the "chemicals" used in dry cleaning are too aggressive and break down clothing. The majority of cleaners in the United States use perc which is an aggressive cleaner but still does not deteriorate clothing fibers. At Balfurd, we use Green Earth and K4 which are even gentler cleaning processes than perc. Green Earth is made of liquid silicone which is an ingredient in many common lotions, chapsticks, and shampoos. It's so gentle a dry cleaner in the Midwest actually drank it to prove how safe it is! Green Earth does not break down fibers in garments.

Some customers say they don't clean their garments, they only get them pressed at the advice of a clothing store where they purchased the item. This is especially detrimental to your clothing because heat permanently sets stains and grinds dirt even further into clothing causing more abrasion. If a clothing manufacturer doesn't recommend cleaning their garments than they are not making their garments correctly. A well-made garment has no problem withstanding normal cleaning procedures.

You have absolutely nothing to fear when dry cleaning your clothing. Dry cleaning will help to extend the life of your clothing so you can get the most use out of your wardrobe. Have a question about dry cleaning? We are State College's dry cleaning experts! Contact us and we'd be happy to help!

*Call Tyrone*

itiswhatitis · ‎05-27-2016

@Andreatoo wrote:
@itiswhatitis
here you go

Alters Colors
Dry cleaning does not involve a full water bath for the clothes. It uses hydrocarbon-based chemicals like perchloroethylene (PERC) as solvents to remove stains. Over time, dry cleaning solvents can change the color of clothes. Some clothing is not color fast. While clothing may mention this on the label, other clothing that is handmade or crafted in other countries will not have the same labeling. The colors in this clothing can fade when exposed to solvents.
Dry cleaning can cause color variations in cloth.
Weakens Fibers
Dry cleaning can also weaken clothing fibers. Repeated use of hydrocarbon-based solvents dissolve the bonds between the fibers. This can lead to weakening of the fabric and eventually to tears. Overall, these weakened fibers make the clothes look worn.
Over time, dry cleaning can make cloth weaker.
Damages Wool
Many people feel a little afraid when they go to clean wool, since it is notorious for shrinking in the wash. It feels safer to send the garment to the dry cleaner. However, over time the solvents used in dry cleaning will strip the natural oils off wool clothing, removing a lot of the look of the original fabric. This makes it look tight and shiny.
Wool fabric can get shiny, if dry cleaned too often.

@Andreatoo

Here you go:

eXtend the life of your garments: Contrary to the belief of some, frequent cleaning does not damage clothes. Frequent cleaning extends the life of a garment by removing stains and ground-in dirt and soils.

Benefits of Professional Dry Cleaning

The Benefits of Dry Cleaning from A to Z

What are the benefits of dry cleaning? Let us count the ways - 26 of them to be exact.

Alterations: Professional dry cleaners are full-service clothing care specialists. Alterations are one of the many services they may offer in addition to dry cleaning your clothes.

Buttons: Dry cleaners repair loose buttons or sew on new ones, if necessary.

Convenience: All you have to do is drop your clothes off and pick them up. Your dry cleaner takes care of the rest. Why waste hours doing laundry and ironing when you get quality and convenience with dry cleaning?

Dry cleaning, the process itself: Dry cleaning uses fluids to remove soils and stains from fabrics. Among the advantages of dry cleaning is its ability to dissolve grease and oils in a way that water cannot. Natural fibers such as wools and silks dry clean beautifully, but can shrink, distort, and lose color when washed in water. Synthetic fibers like polyester also respond well to dry cleaning, whereas they can retain oily stains after washing. Dry cleaning helps to return garments to a "like-new" condition using precautions to prevent shrinkage, loss of color, and change of texture or finish.

http://www.dlionline.org/Dry-cleaning

*Call Tyrone*

ANewHue · ‎11-21-2011

most of my life I've loved suede and have owned many pieces but the cost of dry cleaning (as others have mentioned) is absurd, I welcome the washable suede. I own a few pieces. mostly Dennis Basso's (which is the best) but I also have an old one from D & C still going strong because I don't wear it often.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@itiswhatitis wrote:
@Andreatoo wrote:
@itiswhatitis
here you go

Alters Colors
Dry cleaning does not involve a full water bath for the clothes. It uses hydrocarbon-based chemicals like perchloroethylene (PERC) as solvents to remove stains. Over time, dry cleaning solvents can change the color of clothes. Some clothing is not color fast. While clothing may mention this on the label, other clothing that is handmade or crafted in other countries will not have the same labeling. The colors in this clothing can fade when exposed to solvents.
Dry cleaning can cause color variations in cloth.
Weakens Fibers
Dry cleaning can also weaken clothing fibers. Repeated use of hydrocarbon-based solvents dissolve the bonds between the fibers. This can lead to weakening of the fabric and eventually to tears. Overall, these weakened fibers make the clothes look worn.
Over time, dry cleaning can make cloth weaker.
Damages Wool
Many people feel a little afraid when they go to clean wool, since it is notorious for shrinking in the wash. It feels safer to send the garment to the dry cleaner. However, over time the solvents used in dry cleaning will strip the natural oils off wool clothing, removing a lot of the look of the original fabric. This makes it look tight and shiny.
Wool fabric can get shiny, if dry cleaned too often.

@Andreatoo

Here you go:

eXtend the life of your garments: Contrary to the belief of some, frequent cleaning does not damage clothes. Frequent cleaning extends the life of a garment by removing stains and ground-in dirt and soils.

Benefits of Professional Dry Cleaning
The Benefits of Dry Cleaning from A to Z
What are the benefits of dry cleaning? Let us count the ways - 26 of them to be exact.

Alterations: Professional dry cleaners are full-service clothing care specialists. Alterations are one of the many services they may offer in addition to dry cleaning your clothes.

Buttons: Dry cleaners repair loose buttons or sew on new ones, if necessary.

Convenience: All you have to do is drop your clothes off and pick them up. Your dry cleaner takes care of the rest. Why waste hours doing laundry and ironing when you get quality and convenience with dry cleaning?

Dry cleaning, the process itself: Dry cleaning uses fluids to remove soils and stains from fabrics. Among the advantages of dry cleaning is its ability to dissolve grease and oils in a way that water cannot. Natural fibers such as wools and silks dry clean beautifully, but can shrink, distort, and lose color when washed in water. Synthetic fibers like polyester also respond well to dry cleaning, whereas they can retain oily stains after washing. Dry cleaning helps to return garments to a "like-new" condition using precautions to prevent shrinkage, loss of color, and change of texture or finish.

http://www.dlionline.org/Dry-cleaning

@itiswhatitis

Dry cleaning International? Of course it's in their best interest to promote dry cleaning! Show me an unbiased site that states the same thing

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Dry cleaning...the bottom line for me is I don't want the hassle of having to take garments to a cleaner, no matter what kind of chemicals are used. Just rather clean my own clothes and be done with it. Some fabrics are just meant not be to cleaned at home or at the cleaners...suede is one and so is some exotic animal things I will never wear. In a way I am glad that we can buy faux this and faux that...lol! Even though I love genuine suede, I have to put it aside for now.