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Detailed article with charts explains how to read and interpret care symbols on clothing tags.
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Most consumers consider care labels on clothing a desirable government regulation. It required manufacturers to provide permanently attached, wr
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Most consumers consider care labels on clothing a desirable government
regulation. The Care Labeling Rule was enacted in 1972 and amended in
1984. It required manufacturers to
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Offers information about fabric-eating moths and larvA¦, and possible preventive measures.
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Clothes moth larvae feed on wool, feathers, fur, hair, leather, lint, dust, paper, and occasionally cotton, linen, silk, and synthetic fibers.
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Tineola bisselliella (Hummel)
Tinea pellionella (Linnaeus)
Trichophaga tapetzella (Linnaeus)
Clothes moth larvae feed on wool, feathers, fur, hair, leather, lint,
dust, paper, and occasionally cotton, linen,
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Enlightening description of the dry cleaning process.
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process!
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Tips and advice for care and handling of silk goods.
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Whatever the cost, fabrics made from silk fiber demand special care. Consumers should understand silk's characteristics and use and care recommendatio
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SILK: SPECIAL FABRIC NEEDS SPECIAL CARE
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Silk garments have grown in popularity and are available at
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Explains proper storing and preservation techniques.
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Keepsakes from special occasions provide a sense of continuity and richness to our lives. Rites of passage, in particular, are often
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Storing Wedding Gowns and Textile Heirlooms
Keepsakes from special occasions provide a sense of continuity and
richness to our lives. Rites of passage, in particular, are often
characterized by special clothing
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Information about microfibres and care of microfibre clothing.
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Performance with beauty describes the potential of microfibers. They are very fine fibers compared to more conventional forms which gives them u
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Microfibers: Functional Beauty
Performance with beauty describes the potential of microfibers. They
are very fine fibers compared to more conventional forms which gives
them unique and desirable properties. To
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Free information on preservation and gown care advice.
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Hand cleaned & pressed wedding gowns; Museum preservation technique; Read our gown care guide; Free Shipping on gown preservation. Preservation kits.
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Get the Facts! A Wedding Gown Preservation Guide
How do you determine which wedding gown preservation method will keep your gown in the best condition?
Cleaning and preserving your bridal gown as soon as possible ensures that
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