http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/ Fashion Industry News, Designers, Runway Shows, Style Advice Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:58:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-10613 Kathleen Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:43:36 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-10613 I've long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They're abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn't want (and sometimes can't) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it's large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don't want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods. Btw, I wash my coats. If they're leather, you're taking a risk. I make mine. I prewash the hides and if the hide doesn't withstand the treatment, I go with something else. I realize not everyone can do that so if you're in a situation where you must wash a leather coat, use shampoo. Don't put it in the dryer. Stretch the garment as it dries. I’ve long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They’re abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn’t want (and sometimes can’t) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it’s large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don’t want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods.
Btw, I wash my coats. If they’re leather, you’re taking a risk. I make mine. I prewash the hides and if the hide doesn’t withstand the treatment, I go with something else. I realize not everyone can do that so if you’re in a situation where you must wash a leather coat, use shampoo. Don’t put it in the dryer. Stretch the garment as it dries.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119595 Kathleen Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:43:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119595 I've long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They're abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn't want (and sometimes can't) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it's large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don't want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods. Btw, I wash my coats. If they're leather, you're taking a risk. I make mine. I prewash the hides and if the hide doesn't withstand the treatment, I go with something else. I realize not everyone can do that so if you're in a situation where you must wash a leather coat, use shampoo. Don't put it in the dryer. Stretch the garment as it dries. I’ve long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They’re abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn’t want (and sometimes can’t) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it’s large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don’t want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods.
Btw, I wash my coats. If they’re leather, you’re taking a risk. I make mine. I prewash the hides and if the hide doesn’t withstand the treatment, I go with something else. I realize not everyone can do that so if you’re in a situation where you must wash a leather coat, use shampoo. Don’t put it in the dryer. Stretch the garment as it dries.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-10612 Kathleen Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:40:36 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-10612 I've long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They're abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn't want (and sometimes can't) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it's large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don't want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods. I’ve long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They’re abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn’t want (and sometimes can’t) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it’s large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don’t want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119592 Kathleen Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:40:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119592 I've long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They're abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn't want (and sometimes can't) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it's large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don't want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods. I’ve long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They’re abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn’t want (and sometimes can’t) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it’s large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don’t want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119593 Kathleen Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:40:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119593 I've long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They're abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn't want (and sometimes can't) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it's large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don't want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods. I’ve long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They’re abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn’t want (and sometimes can’t) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it’s large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don’t want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119594 Kathleen Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:40:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119594 I've long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They're abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn't want (and sometimes can't) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it's large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don't want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods. I’ve long raged about unnecessary drycleaning. Manufacturers are usually to blame. They’re abdicating their responsibilities (textile testing) in product development. Just as commonly tho, responsibility lies further up the chain; the mill dictates the cleaning method. Again, the mill doesn’t want (and sometimes can’t) to endure the rigors of making a product that can be laundered and still retain the characteristics of the goods. Most commonly these days tho, it’s large manufacturing concerns who label dry clean only because they don’t want to have to recut their patterns for shrinkage per each piece goods.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-10611 a Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:13:36 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-10611 Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all? Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all?

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119588 a Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:13:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119588 Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all? Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all?

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119589 a Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:13:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119589 Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all? Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all?

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119590 a Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:13:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119590 Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all? Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all?

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119591 a Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:13:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119591 Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all? Anyone else think MH was (a) remarkably rude and (b) wonder if she washes her hair at all?

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-10610 Severine Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:35:05 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-10610 Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing. Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119584 Severine Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:35:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119584 Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing. Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119585 Severine Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:35:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119585 Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing. Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing.

]]> http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/comment-page-1/#comment-119586 Severine Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:35:00 +0000 http://fashionista.com/2007/07/keep-it-clean/#comment-119586 Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing. Ecover also makes a delicate laundry liquid, which I now use for all my delicate washes or for handwashing.

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