Dry Cleaning 101: Seven Fabrics That Need To Be Dry Cleaned

Different fabrics require different care. Most clothing materials can be cleaned by hand-washing or machine-washing, but a handful of fabrics specifically require dry cleaning.

Take a look at seven of these fabrics, plus some important facts about laundry tags and how dry cleaning works, by reading through this helpful guide.

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Dry Cleaning 101: Seven
Fabrics That Need To Be
Dry Cleaned
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Life would be much easier if you can
simply toss all your dirty laundry
inside the washer. 
However, not all fabrics are created
equal; some require a different kind of
care and treatment that hand
washing or machine washing cannot
provide.
What is dry cleaning? 
Dry cleaning can remove dirt and
stains from your clothes without
using soap and water. 
You are now probably wondering,
how does dry cleaning work?
Contrary to popular belief, it is not a
“dry” process. 
Fabrics are dipped and soaked in a
special liquid chemical solvent,
mostly perchlorethylene or perc.
Alternative solvents are
trichloroethane and petroleum
spirits.
While perc has long been recognized
as an effective dry cleaning solution,
as a volatile organic solvent, it can still
pose health hazards if exposure is not
well controlled. 
People who have allergies are prone to
experience irritation to the eyes, nose,
and throat when exposed to solvent
traces. If you dry clean at home, wear
protective masks and gloves when dry
cleaning.
Care symbols on laundry tags –
what do they mean?
Take a moment before cutting those
itchy laundry tags off your clothes.
They are there for a purpose! You can
use them as a guide when laundering
your fabrics to make sure they will
last a long time in good condition.
What can you see on these tags? These
little labels give you proper washing and
drying instructions intended for the
fabric used in your garments. 
There are five basic symbols for fabric
care – wash, bleach, dry, iron, and of
course dry clean. Symbols can be
combined for a complete guide to
laundry.
As a general rule, shirts made of
cotton, spandex, and polyester can be
hand-washed or machine-washed
while winter coats, suits, formal, and
evening wear need to be dry-cleaned. 
Here are the five fabrics that need to
be dry-cleaned.
1. Silk
Silk fabrics have strong, natural fibers
that do not completely absorb dyes
used to color it.
Washing it with soap and water will
not only cause it to lose its color, but it
will also shrink and distort the fabric.
Dry clean silk to ensure that its colors
remain vibrant and its fabric
protected from damage.
2. Wool
Wool fabric can be as durable as silk, if
you do not dip it in water, which can
cause it to shrink. Dry cleaning helps
you avoid this risk and help your wool
garments last.
3. Suede
Suede is a special type of leather
mainly from lambskin, cow, and goat
hide. Suede is expensive but
extremely difficult to maintain. 
It is sensitive to light, moisture, and
water-based cleaners as well as
chemical-based cleaners. 
Having the services of dry-cleaning
professionals who are using non-toxic
chemicals assures you that your suede
is properly maintained and cared for.
4. Leather
Leather garments typically include
special care instructions that need to
be explicitly followed. Dry-cleaning
leather should only be done to remove
severe stains such as ink stains and oil
spills.
5. Linen
Linen is a fabric derived from flax. It is
quite strong, absorbent, and
compared to cotton, it dries faster.
You have a few options with linen.
While this can be hand washed and
air dried, it often requires ironing
because its flax fibers are known to be
better and fresh in hot weather. 
Unfortunately, if handled incorrectly,
linen garments can lose their
crispness and the overall quality may
deteriorate. Dry cleaning is the most
ideal for this fabric!
6. Rayon 
Are you familiar with rayon? This
one’s a bit controversial because
unlike the textiles mentioned above,
this is semi-synthetic. Made from
purified cellulose fibers with dye, it
can bleed when washed in warm
water. 
This will cause it to shrink and lose its
shape. While hand washing in cold
water using a mild detergent can be
done, dry cleaning is the safest option.
7. Denim
Contrary to popular belief, denim
cannot be put through a dryer.
Though it is durable, proper jean care
should include washing the fabric
inside-out in cold water then hung to
dry.
Most high-end denim, especially
those that are in its purest form, will
benefit more from dry cleaning.
When in doubt, ask the experts
There is no shortcut when it comes to
caring and maintaining your
garments made from sensitive fabrics
and reading laundry tags can be really
confusing, so it is best to ask for
professional help on whether a piece
of wardrobe really needs to be dry-
cleaned or not.
We, at Kelly’s Dry Cleaners, are
knowledgeable and experienced in
using dry cleaning solvents to avoid
damaging your clothes. This way you
will have the peace of mind that your
garments will be well-cared for and
last a long time.
If you’re looking for Durango dry
cleaners, call us at (970) 903-1642 or
use our dry cleaning services in
Farmington by calling (505) 564-3333.
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