TOP CARE
In addition to the care instructions
found on the inside tag of many items, there are additional tips that
can be adhered to for keeping clothing looking new and fitting well
for years. There are different tips for each type of material. Every
shirt and blouse will contain it’s own blend of materials and will
respond to different types of care better than others.
Wool or Knit Blend- A knit blend
top or sweater should be stored folded in a dresser or on a closet
shelf, instead of on a hanger in a closet. This will ensure that the
item does not pull the knitting over time and cause stretching.
Cotton Blend-Cotton blend tees
can be dried flat, instead of in a dryer. Most care tags will include
information for drying in a dryer. While this will not damage the
item, it will cause the lifespan of the shirt to be much shorter. To
avoid unnecessary wear, dry these items by laying them flat.
If the items to have trouble drying by
laying flat, they can be put in the dryer on a low heat cycle for a
short amount of time before being set out to dry completely.
Dry Clean Items-Items that
require dry cleaning should be worn more than once before they are
taken to a dry cleaner. To help these shirts to stay looking great
and fresh between wearing them, they need to be hung immediately
after they are worn. They can also be placed in a short dryer cycle,
without heat and with a scented dryer sheet to keep them smelling
fresh.
