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Nov 18 - 2020
You just purchased your
new suit & you are receiving so many compliments. You feel like a million
bucks, and you look like it too. This is what I like to call a "suiting
epiphany:” when you realize the power of a nice suit and you can't wait to wear
it again. There will come a day when you spill some coffee or food on your suit
and you feel it will never be the same. Not to worry, when you know how to take
care of your suit properly, you can not only keep it looking clean but you can
extend its wearability for a long time. It’s one of the many perks of owning a suit
Let's go over some tips
on how to take care of your suit:
DO NOT OVER DRY CLEAN YOUR SUIT
At the beginning of my suiting journey, I learned the hard way about over dry
cleaning my suits. My tailor taught me these three stain remover tips for
my suits and it's honestly the best advice I have received. It has saved me a
ton on dry-cleaning bills and has extended the longevity of my suiting.
1. Check the Care Label
Different suits are made
with different fabrics and techniques, so recommended cleaning methods will
vary. You can find out the ideal cleaning method for your suit jacket by
checking the care label.
2. Vinegar or Lemon Juice
You can’t go wrong when
using vinegar or lemon juice to remove stains on a suit jacket. Because of
their acidic properties, these substances are highly effective at removing most
stains. As an added benefit, the acidic properties of vinegar and lemon juice
will kill germs while leaving your jacket nice and clean afterward. Make sure
not to go overboard on the application.
3. Test Stain-Removing Products in a
Discrete Area
Depending on what caused
the stain on your suit jacket, you may have to use a stronger cleaning agent
like Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover. If your suit jacket has a big stain on
the front, test the stain-removing product on the interior before using it on
the front. Make sure you gently pat the area and do not wipe the stain
vigorously.
USE A WIDE HANGER
After each wear hang-up your suit on a cedar wooden hanger in your closet &
use a garment bag to store it in. Luckily for you, your TGS suit comes with its
own bag. And, you can purchase Superior Natural Wooden Hangers from
The Container Store for just $11.99 each. Before hanging your suit in your
closet, you can lightly brush your suit with a soft bristle fabric brush &
use a lint roller to remove any small debris from a day's wear. Before each
wear, use a steamer, NOT AN IRON, to press your suit.
Using a wide hanger is
important because you want to support the shoulders of your jacket. A suit
jacket's shoulders are the most important and constructed part of the garment.
During the day, try to avoid handing your jacket on the back of your chair.
Nothing misshapes a jacket more than this habit. Instead, fold your jacket in
half by the shoulders and then place it over your chair.
TAKE CARE WHEN TRAVELING
When traveling, I always pack my suit in a garment bag and stow it in the
overhead compartment when I fly. You can pop the shoulders inside out, fold the
jacket in half such that the lapels line up, then softly fold the coat either
two or three times. Place on top of your other luggage, and without any
excessive compression. If this won't be an option or you'll need to pack your
suit in your suit case, check out our guide here. When you arrive at your final
destination, the first thing you should do is to take out your suit and hang it
up, even if you don't unpack anything else make it a priority to hang your
suit.
What if you don't have a steamer? When traveling with
your suit, don't always expect your hotel or resort to have a steamer. Below
are a few tips if you find yourself with a wrinkled suit and no steamer:
1.
Call your hotel ahead of time and ask if there are steamers
available in your room or at the hotel.
2.
Hang your suit in the bathroom and turn the shower on extra
hot. The steam from the shower helps to smooth out wrinkles, leaving your suit
looking clean and wrinkle-free. This method works best when you take long, hot
showers, as heat translates into steam. A good 5-10 minute steam will do the
trick.
3.
You can use wrinkle eliminating sprays. Or, grab a clean
spray bottle, fill it with water, and lightly spritz the jacket—you don't want
to saturate it, so be sure to keep the bottle at least six inches away from the
fabric, which will allow you to mist the fibers without soaking them—before
using your hands to smooth out wrinkles. As the jacket dries, more of the
wrinkles will ease out.
For many men and women, a suit is an important purchase and
you should want to take care of it. The last tip and one I think is most
important is to let your suit "air out". Suits are often made
of fabrics that don't tend to collect oddors easily.
Use these tips above and you will be able to keep your suit
for a long time.