Caring for your SuitSo, now you have your suit, it is extremely important that you know how to care for it and keep it looking its best for as long as possible.
Nearly all bespoke suits are made from wool, as the material has several unique qualities which lend themselves to a quality suit.
As well as being extremely strong, it does not easily crease and keeps in heat if the weather is cold. Conversely, it releases heat in warm conditions. The fineness of the wool is dictated by the fibre length and coarseness.
Suits which are made from wool can be washed in water, as the chemicals used in dry cleaning are not good for wool and can strip a suit of some of its natural properties. The best way to clean a suit is to have it steamed by a tailor, although there are times when dry cleaning is necessary, such as if it has been badly stained.
Ideally, a suit should not be worn more than once a week and, if so, only needs to be pressed about once a year.
It is also important to hang your suit correctly. The hanger should have bulbous ends protruding from the centre, and the jacket, when placed on the hanger, should be padded with either tissue paper or polythene so that it keeps its shape. Meanwhile, the trousers should be hung from the bottoms with trouser clips. The waistband has more weight, so hanging it upside down will get rid of creases.
Depending on the heaviness of material used in your suit, it may be worth ordering a second pair of trousers, as one pair may wear. It is best to order it at the initial stage, as certain patterns and materials could be discontinued.
If travelling, a suit can be packed in a case. However, it must be folded properly. The jacket should be turned inside out and one arm folded into the other. Stuff it with tissue paper before packing. Trousers should be folded at the knee and again stuffed with tissue paper.
Finally, there are some simple things to aim for or avoid: turn the trousers at the knee when seated so they don't stretch. Re-enforce the trouser bottoms to stop them fraying. Ask for a zip rather than buttons, to avoid problems with pressing.
Do not sit on leather, as this will shine the material. Don't stuff your pockets with coins, wallets, keys and the like.
If you follow all these rules, your suit will stay in ship-shape condition for years to come.
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