SILK

Here is a little bit of information about Silk, taken from the Dry Cleaning Institute of Australia Information Cards:

Silk is one of the oldest know textile fibres and is recognised for its beauty, luster and comfort.

Your DIA Professional asks that you consider taking some simple steps to keep your garment looking its very best:

• Always store your silk in a cool, dry place. Never expose silk to prolonged sunlight.
• Be aware that perspiration and some deodorants can combine to create some of the most common causes of discolouration, colour loss and deterioration of silk fibres - clean your silks regularly if permanent damage is to be avoided.
• Some dyes on silk fabrics may bleed when wet with solutions containing alcohol - such as perfumes, cosmetics, some antiperspirants and alcohol drinks etc. Consult us for professional advice as soon as possible.
• Never attempt to remove stains from silk by rubbing and especially when damp. Silk fibres are delicate and are easily damaged.

SEQUINS, BEADS & GLITTERS

Sequins, beads, glitter and ornamental trimming are back in style. You will find them on dresses, jackets, sweaters and handbags.

If you have purchased or plan to purchase a garment with this attractive trim, please be aware:

• Sequins are always delicate but they can be serviceable if they are made properly. Unserviceable sequins can lose colour, lose shine or curl. If the thread holding them is inferior, it may break and allow the sequins to unravel. Unserviceable beads can dissolve or transfer dye to the surrounding fabric. Glitter which is glued on may fall off during dry cleaning or washing.
• At 2 YOUR DOOR Dry Cleaning we have "the know-how to preserve the beauty of these fashionable and expensive garments, unless they are trimmed with inferior or unserviceable sequins, beads and trimming.

(Source: Passages taken from the Dry Cleaning Institute of Australia Information Cards)