General
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All About Rayon
Read MoreMany of us come across labels that are not clear or are very misleading. In most cases, though, we are able to determine how the garment should be handled by…
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Life Expectancy of Household Textiles
Read MoreThe American National Standards Institute, Inc. approved the Fair Claims Guide for Consumer Textile Products. This standard provides the guidelines for determining liability for claims adjustment purposes for textile products.
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Storage Survival Manual
Read MoreStorage Survival Manual: Going in or coming out, how to make sure your clothes survive Are you planning on storing some cooler weather garments, like sweaters, for next year? Ever…
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The Shirt / Starch Relationship
Read MoreStarch and sizings are laundry additives that can increase the firmness of fabrics, particularly dress shirts. A study conducted by the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute, the Association of Professional Drycleaners…
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Summer Weather Garment Care
Read MoreWe lather up, jump in and enjoy during warm weather. With that come many products that can damage clothing items. Here are some quick tips to minimize that damage. Antiperspirant…
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Spring Cleaning Help!
Read MoreQ. During my spring cleaning, I washed my couch cushion cover it is now too small, totally off color, and crumbly on the inside when I got it out of…
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Removing Paint from Childrens’ Clothes & Skin
Read MoreHelp! The Kids are Home from School and Art Projects are a Mess Q: How can I remove paint stains from my child’s clothing? A: Most paints children end…
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Customer Question: Getting Ready for Winter Weather
Read MoreQ. How do you clean winter accessories, such as gloves, hats, and scarves? A. Remember last spring when you bagged your hats, gloves, and scarves and put them in…
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Q&A Hand Washing Label
Read MoreQ: The care label on a sweater indicates it is hand washable. Can I wash it in a machine on a delicate cycle? A: There is some risk involved…
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Poison Ivy Q&A
Read MoreQ. My daughter had poison ivy last week and I am worried that the clothes she wore will cause her to relapse. Is there anything I can do to be…