2 questions about shirt care

[Rugger]

1) Is there such thing as a 'good' starch? Meaning wont weaken fabric, cause sheen etc etc?
2) Any special care required for french cuffs when in the wash? Obviously very light detergent, light cycle etc etc. Should I unfold them? What?

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by Rugger

1) Is there such thing as a 'good' starch? Meaning wont weaken fabric, cause sheen etc etc?
2) Any special care required for french cuffs when in the wash? Obviously very light detergent, light cycle etc etc. Should I unfold them? What?

1) no
2) yes(unfold)

 

[cmacey]

Originally Posted by ter1413

1) no
2) yes(unfold)

Sums it up perfectly...

 

[westinghouse]

Don't use starch on shirts you like.

Always place cufflinks or knots in the cuffs when letting them hang dry so they maintain shape.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

Don't use starch on shirts you like.

Always place cufflinks or knots in the cuffs when letting them hang dry so they maintain shape.

what???

 

[Macallan]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

Always place cufflinks or knots in the cuffs when letting them hang dry so they maintain shape.

 

[Matt S]

Cuffs should be unfolded when washed and ironed flat. Fold the cuff when you put the shirt on. Don't iron the fold.

 

[stubloom]

There are 2 types of starch: synthetic and natural (wheat or corn). Never use synthetic starch (read glue). That's the stuff you'll find on your supermarket shelf that you add to your home washer. If you must use starch, rather use a light starch (from an aerosol can) that you can apply, where necessary, while ironing your shirts. For more information on this subject.... Blog post: Why your light starched shirts feel stiff http://www.ravefabricare.com/true-qu...eel-stiff.aspx

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

Don't use starch on shirts you like.

Always place cufflinks or knots in the cuffs when letting them hang dry so they maintain shape.

still waiting for an explanation of wtf that^^ means!

 

[MyOtherLife]

Just to add one thing, should your cuffs get sweaty grime on the creases, apply a few drops of liquid laundry soap on the cuff creases and gently work in with a wet toothbrush to pre-treat the area. Let this soak in for a few minutes, then launder as usual. This also applies for collars.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by Man Of Lint

Just to add one thing, should your cuffs get sweaty grime on the creases, apply a few drops of liquid laundry soap on the cuff creases and gently work in with a wet toothbrush to pre-treat the area. Let this soak in for a few minutes, then launder as usual. This also applies for collars.

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