How Should I care for My Clothes?

Now that you are on your way to building a proper wardrobe, taking care of that investment very important.

Here are some helpful tips to properly care for your wardrobe.

Shirts...

To properly launder your cotton shirts, first unbutton all of the buttons including those on the cuff and vent. Place 8 to 12 shirts in a normal sized washing machine. Use Woolite Dark (even on light colors) and a little fabric softener. Set the washing machine to the lightest setting. This is usually the "Hand Wash" or "Delicate" setting. As soon as the cycle is complete, remove the shirts and hang dry in an open area. When they are about 90% dry, iron them on the low setting.

Trousers...

To properly launder your cotton trousers and jeans, first unbutton all of the buttons and turn inside-out. Place 5 to 8 trousers in a normal sized washing machine. Use Woolite Dark (even on light colors) and a little fabric softener. Set the washing machine to the lightest setting. This is usually the "Hand Wash" or "Delicate" setting. As soon as the cycle is complete, remove the trousers and lay flat to dry. When they are about 90% dry, iron them on the low setting.

Dry Cleaning.

Taking your clothes to the dry cleaners is the best idea for those looking to clean items that are structured (like sport coats) and/or made of wool or leather. It's best to limit the number of times you take woolen items in to be dry cleaned. The chemicals used to dry clean strips the lanolin from the wool which causes the woolen fibers to break down over time.

If you are taking your dress shirts to the dry cleaners, know that they are simply washing them in a commercial washing machine and then pressing them. This is an alternative for those who do not have time to wash their clothes at home, however, be careful because yaour shirts will be placed in a dryer which is hard on cotton and will shorten the life of your shirts, break buttons, and cause the shirts to shrink.

Don't Forget.

Our May 2017 special is 3 custom shirts for $295. This is an incredible offer so don't forget to call (419) 517-0508 or email jonathan@vcollectiononline.com to schedule your appointment today!

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