It’s not collusion. It just seems that way. You purchase an expensive garment, and you’ll keep investing in it because the cleaning instructions say, “Dry Clean Only.” Often, this is because of the fabric from which the garment is made, or because of details – like...
If you ask a professional the best way to clean after a fire, you’re likely to hear, “It depends.” That’s because items – and especially textiles – can usually always be rescued after a fire if they aren’t damaged by the heat. Fires create two specific types of smoke...
Some garments, like dress shirts, just look so much better when they’re pressed with starch or sizing. It adds a firmness to fabrics, increasing the length of time it looks good on you while you’re wearing it. But, is keeping up appearances doing any harm? There’s a...
