Starch and sizing additives can increase the firmness of fabrics, particularly on dress shirts. These additives can protect and harm shirts at the same time. Shirts undergo two types of abrasions. Flat abrasion occurs when the shirt rubs against another surface. Flex...

Enjoy the party, but with the festivities spills, splashes, and other party-time mishaps, as well as wear alone, can take their toll on these expensive items.Many formal wear garments are made of luxurious fabrics, such as taffeta, moire, satin, organza, metallic...

Draperies can be susceptible to a wide variety of problems, ranging from shrinkage and fading to stains and abrasion damage. Too often we only think of cleaning draperies after they’ve been framing our windows for a few years. Sometimes problems can develop over time...

Getting ready for another year of school almost always calls for at least one shopping trip. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or college student you've got some looking good to do this year. The most important thing for students is to be comfortable in what they're...

The first step toward having a great wardrobe is being able to work with what you already own. You may think you need to start from scratch, but what about those great clothes you already have in your closet? If you have a great skirt and no matching blazer, why buy a...

Summer time … whether it’s hanging out on the beach, walking in the park or heading out on a family vacation, sun protection is important. Many products used to help protect your skin from the sun or enhance your skin tone can cause stains to fabrics. Most of these...

Your picture of paradise may include cheeseburgers, soda, ice cream, pizza, and other summertime favorites, but that picture undoubtedly doesn't include spots on your shorts and shirts. These tips will help you confront the stains of summer. For a care-free stainless...

Finally, a chance to get away and see the great outdoors. The weather can be a bit unpredictable. A properly-waterproofed tent can be a great place to wait out a storm. To avoid sleeping in a puddle, you'll do well to waterproof tents once a year. Here are a few more...

Dress shirts are the most essential part of any man's wardrobe and are probably the most underappreciated articles of clothing. Shirts are taken for granted because we expect them to look great all the time. Although they are relatively easy for a professional cleaner...

You've waited your whole life for the big day, and it's getting closer. Dreamed about it as a little girl, imagined the expressions on the faces of your family, wondered if your parents would cry, but you always knew it would be perfect. After your flowing white gown...