by David Knoerr | May 24, 2016 | Blog, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips
Open the windows and let the sun shine in! But be careful where those rays go because they could fade some parts of your home environment. Sometimes we forget about household items that blend into our homes so much they become a part of the scenery. These items...
by David Knoerr | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips, Featured
Velvet is one of winter’s fashion favorites, especially crushed velvets and velvet garments with decorative trim. Many types of apparel are made of velvet, including pants, dresses, gowns, coats, capes, and jackets. Velvet is also popular for household items, such as...
by David Knoerr | Dec 9, 2014 | Blog, Fabric Care Tips, General Care Tips
Q: I washed a comforter that shrank. What happened? A: Some natural relaxation shrinkage can show up after cleaning household items such as comforters, bedspreads, and blankets. There is usually a fullness of the backing or shell fabric, causing a puckered appearance....
by David Knoerr | Dec 6, 2014 | Blog, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips
DLI’s Consumer News You Can Use Vol. 7 Take Care When Caring for Wool Wool is a popular sweater fabric because it is durable, comfortable, and an excellent insulator. If your wool sweater gets damp, hang it to air dry at room temperature. Do not hang near a heat...
by David Knoerr | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Fabric Care Tips
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, moiré, satin, organza, metallic...
by David Knoerr | Oct 18, 2014 | Blog, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips
DLI’s Consumer News You Can Use Vol. 27 Sweaters range from lightweight to heavyweight, cotton to ramie to wool, fall colors to winter colors to spring colors. They can be pullovers, buttoned, vests, short-sleeve, or long-sleeve. They can be made of silk,...
