Out of shape, polished, fuzz, sticky... Behind the suit, there are all kinds of problems without a few pampers. So the question is: why not make a suit when it's so expensive?
Today we will answer: the key to the life of the suit is that "good suits need maintenance". This push you read is only half completed, the other half also needs you to complete, so that the maintenance of the suit can be worn for a long time.
There are two forms of suit care: daily and professional. We should take care of our clothes every day and know where to get professional care. If you are diligent in maintenance, a suit can even serve you for more than ten years and still stay in good condition, and it is better to look and wear than new clothes.
Daily maintenance includes daily wear, care and collection, wrinkle removal and cleaning, etc., with a simple set of principles. The ideal daily maintenance should be:
1.Take turns, don't always wear the same suit
Like shirts and shoes, suits also need to "rest." High-end suits and custom suits are mostly made of natural fiber fabrics such as cotton, linen and silk. After the suit is worn, the local fibers will be deformed due to tension, but this kind of suit can be recovered soon as long as it is properly rested. Therefore, it is recommended to prepare 2 to 3 suits to wear alternately.
Here inserts a small operation that is easy to make the suit deformed, and many people have been in the trick: if you pay careful attention, you will find that many suits in addition to the chest pocket to put the pocket towel, the rest of the pockets are not put things. Putting things not only looks unsightly, but also does so for a long time will easily deform the pocket. If there are keys, mobile phones and other items must be put in, then be sure to take out all the items in the pocket after returning home.
- Clean immediately after wearing and keep well ventilated
Dust and stains are the biggest enemies of suits, which will make the fabric lose its luster. So after a day of wearing it home, brush the dust off the suit with a soft brush (pig bristle or horse hair brush), and then put it in a spacious and ventilated place to evaporate the sweat attached to the clothing and disperse the smell that may be attached to it.
Remember to brush gently in the same direction to ensure that the fabric goes the same way.
Key cleaning area
- Around the collar/shoulders: dandruff;
- Behind the collar/bottom of the trousers: dust;
- Easy to shine areas (elbows/sleeves/waist of suit jackets, knees/hips of trousers) : Before shining, you can brush lightly along the grain of the clothes to prevent.
- Hanging storage
Ventilate the suit before hanging it into a closet with plenty of room. Don't leave it on the chair, which will cause wrinkles and smell.
The suit jacket needs a special hanger that fits the shoulder line. It is recommended to choose a wide handle circular arc suit hanger, so that the shoulder shape will not be damaged when hanging. Narrow handle hanger can not support the suit, try not to use.
For suits, the left hanger is more suitable, and the suit pants can be hung upside down using the pants' weight to easily remove the knee folds protruding forward. In addition, there is another common method: the pants legs are suspended under the hanger. It not only saves space, but also keeps the pants line and pants shape better. After removing from the hanger, it only takes a few minutes to restore the original, and if you simply iron the bend with a hanging press, the effect will be better.
When picking up clothes during the season, if you need to put the suit away for a period of time, it is recommended to send the dry cleaner to remove dirt, and put camphor insecticide in the pocket. If conditions permit, you can also put on a breathable suit dust cover to prevent friction and dust.
4.Remove stains and spots
Stains and spots on clothes should be removed as soon as possible. Try the gentler approach first and test the cleaner on an inconspicuous area of clothing, such as the inside of a sleeve or side seam. You can also try immersing cold water immediately after the stain, and then blot the clothing with a clean cloth, which may work wonders.
For stubborn stains, you can also prepare a bottle of "stubborn stain dry cleaning agent", the main ingredient is non-ionic surfactant. It is still possible to measure the decontamination effect, and it is more than enough to deal with ordinary stains. If the above methods can not remove the stain, it is recommended to send to the dry cleaner.
5.free of wrinkles
After the suit is taken off, it can be smoothed by hand in multiple directions and hung naturally for a period of time to eliminate ordinary wrinkles. If the wrinkles are more difficult to eliminate, you can try ironing, especially the elbows, knees, sleeves, waist and other parts that have more activity and are prone to wrinkles.
In general, excessive ironing should be avoided whenever possible. Ironing causes wear and tear, flattens and glows the fabric, and breaks the fibers in it, especially where wrinkles develop. As an alternative, you can try a steam press or even hang your laundry into the bathroom while showering.
The light has been produced, you can prepare half a basin of water and a few drops of vinegar, the towel wet, with the towel in one direction more than a few wipe, you can achieve the effect of removing the light. (The above is just a simple tip to remove the light, if the suit is more serious, it is recommended to take to a professional dry cleaner to deal with)
Professional maintenance is another matter. Tailors, laundries, and dry cleaners are all indispensable places to go when maintaining clothes. When the suit has a problem that you can't solve at home, remember to ask for their help. Before we do that, there are some general principles to understand:
1.Read the ingredient content label on your clothes
The label usually states the material composition. This information is important for both you and the professional cleaners. The label will also have relevant washing instructions (for example, "Dry cleaning only").
Take the label on a custom suit:
【 Fabric: 100% wool 】
[Washing method: do not wash; do not bleach; hang to dry; do not dry; medium temperature ironing; careful dry cleaning]
2.Dry cleaning should not be frequent, preferably once or twice a year
When it comes to dry cleaning, it is recommended to find a professional and reliable shop, which can provide professional care for the suit and reduce the possibility of damage to the suit fabric.
There's a myth about suit cleaning: the more you wash, the better. In general, spots, stains, wrinkles and a little dust are not nearly as damaging to clothing as excessive cleaning. Unless it's extreme, don't wash your suit every time you wear it. The chemical solvents used in cleaning and the ironing process damage the fabric fibers, leaving them shiny, flat and lifeless. It is best to clean the spot on the spot, and don't mind a little wrinkles. High-quality wool, linen and cotton actually look better after being worn.
However, thanks to the wool scale pretreatment process, there are now also "machine washable" all-wool suits. Arrange and fold - put in a laundry bag - machine wash as required - hang for air - iron for easy washing at home. If you don't care about the protection of your clothes, or don't want to pay for the dry cleaning costs many times, you may wish to understand this type of suit: some machine washable suits.
They say clothes are like friends that grow closer to you as the years go by. Clothes and friends need to be treated with care, respect, tenderness, and love. If there is a small rift, remember to deal with it in time, otherwise it will cause irreparable rupture, and it will inevitably break your heart.