by David Knoerr | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Customer Bulletins and Education, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips, Featured, General Care Tips, Special Care Tips
Satin is a weave, not a fiber. The fabric has a shiny, smooth surface because yarns pass or float over four or more yarns during the weaving process. This unique characteristic of the weave is also the reason for its susceptibility to abrasion damage. If this type of...
by David Knoerr | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Special Care Tips
A very common and irritating problem in laundry is the redeposition of soil onto fabrics or garments, giving white fabrics an off-white appearance or dulling colored fabrics. This problem occurs when the soil is not flushed fast enough. Redeposition can be caused by...
by David Knoerr | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Customer Bulletins and Education, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips, Featured, General Care Tips, Special Care Tips
One of fashion’s winter favorites is velvet, especially crushed velvets and velvet garments with decorative trim. You will find many types of apparel made from velvet, including pants, dresses, gowns, coats, capes, and jackets. Velvet is also popular for...
by David Knoerr | Jun 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Customer Bulletins and Education, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips, Featured, General Care Tips, Special Care Tips
If you shopped for sweaters or other knit garments lately, you have probably noticed that many of them contain a fiber called acrylic. Before purchasing garments containing this fiber, it is important that you are aware of the problems you may run into and how to care...
by Majestic Cleaners | Jun 4, 2020 | Customer Bulletins and Education, Special Care Tips
Special Care Tips For Silk Tips on Silk (Animal Fiber) Source: Silk worm Benefits: Beautiful, brilliant colors Luxurious fabrics Precautions: Due to bright colors, dye fading may occur when cleaned Bright colors fade readily to sunlight Discoloration and staining from...
by Majestic Cleaners | Jun 3, 2020 | Blog, Customer Bulletins and Education, Special Care Tips
Choosing and Caring for Down Comforters Although cleaning down items usually is not a problem, a comforter with poor construction and insufficient quilting can cause the down to shift, lose shape, or become matted. Inspect the comforter for these things before...