Brushing Suits

[Sartorially Challenged]

How often should one do it? After each time one wears a suit?

 

[texas_jack]

Originally Posted by Sartorially Challenged

How often should one do it? After each time one wears a suit?

I second this question. Also, any suggestions for a brand/model?

 

[gdl203]

Yes - I think it's best to brush after each wear. I have a double-sided Kent brush (longer hair on one side for jackets, shorter hair on the other for pants) which I strongly recommend
http://www.kentbrushes.com/acatalog/cc20.html

 

[dirk diggler]

everytime after wear - I even have a travel brush

 

[Holdfast]

I give a quick brush after every wear. Be very careful/gentle with cashmere though.

 

[Leaveitothexperts]

Apart from the obvious, removing hair, lint, or whatever may have gotten caught on the suit surface, is there any other reason for brushing suits?

 

[Manton]

Brushing helps release and remove dirt that might otherwise settle into the fibers, and also has a restorative effect on the nap and elasticity of the yarns. Or so I have been told.

 

[Leaveitothexperts]

Originally Posted by Manton

Brushing helps release and remove dirt that might otherwise settle into the fibers, and also has a restorative effect on the nap and elasticity of the yarns. Or so I have been told.

Thanks Manton, very insightful as always.

You (and a select few others) should have "SF Knowldege God" under your handle instead of "Senior Member".

 

[horton]

Originally Posted by Holdfast

I give a quick brush after every wear. Be very careful/gentle with cashmere though.


Kent brushes also sells brushes specifically designed for cashmere, which I use on cashmere coats and on sweaters of all sorts.

Highly recommend Kent.

 

[California Dreamer]

Originally Posted by gdl203

Yes - I think it's best to brush after each wear. I have a double-sided Kent brush (longer hair on one side for jackets, shorter hair on the other for pants) which I strongly recommend
http://www.kentbrushes.com/acatalog/cc20.html
+1 on the double-sided Kent brush

 

[Sartorially Challenged]

I have the double-sided Kent brush as well as the brush for cashmere, thanks to Styleforum. They work very well and seem to be gentle on my suits and coats.

However, I am at a loss as to how to clean the brushes themselves. They do become clogged with dust, loose fibers, dog fur and such. Any tips?

 

[soileauj]

While I agree that the Kent brushes are the best quality out there I couldn't spend the $90. So I went to Gracious Homes in NYC and got a brush that felt similar for $9.00.

I brush my suits before I put them on and when I take them off.

 

[Artisan Fan]

I bought a G Lorenzi suit brush in the Milan store that works well but I also have a Kent I like. A small selection of G Lorenzi is at the Bergdorf men's store in NYC.

 

[Ivan Kipling]

I like the tailor's brush, from Vermont Country Store.

 

[soileauj]

I like the handle on that brush Ivan. May I ask hwere you purchased it?