How to Protect Wool Suits
A wool suit is not only an exquisite addition to a wardrobe, but also an investment. The suit will likely come with a hefty price tag. But if properly protected and cared for, a wool suit will last for many years. Wool fabric is delicate and requires specific care and maintenance to protect it. Cleaning, storing or pressing wool suits improperly may result in damage to the fabric. By protecting wool suits, you are ensuring that they will continue to look like new and last for a long time. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Garment brush
- Laundry stain remover
- Contoured suit hangers
- Clamp hangers
- Cedar wood or mothballs
Instructions
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Clean wool suits only two times a year. Most wool suits are dry-clean only. If you must wash your wool suit at home, hand-wash it with a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse thoroughly and lay the suit flat to dry. Iron the suit on the wool setting on the iron and use steam when pressing.
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Dust off the suit as needed using a garment brush. Brush the suit jacket and pants lengthwise.
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Remove stains from wool suits promptly. Blot the fabric to remove as much of the stain as possible with a clean, white towel. Use a stain remover that is safe for wool fabric to remove the stain. Dry-clean the suit, if needed.
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Hang suit jackets on contoured suit hangers to preserve the shape of the shoulders. Plastic or wire hangers will damage the shoulders of the suits over time. Keep suit jackets unbuttoned while hanging and position the lapels to overlap one another.
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Hang suit pants on pant clamp hangers upside down. This will keep the crease of the pants intact. Leave the pants unzipped and unbuttoned while hanging.
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Store wool suits in a closet where they have plenty of room to breathe. Keep the suit uncovered and away from direct heat. If possible, place some cedar wood in the closet to help deter moths and other bugs. Otherwise, place some mothballs in a loosely woven piece of fabric and hang it near the wool suits.
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Allow wool suits to hang for at least 24 hours in between wearing. This will help wrinkles to fall out and restore the original shape of the suit.
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