Hang your suit
on a wooden hanger away from other clothing.
This will help it retain its shape
(especially in the shoulders) and will allow
it to air out.
After wearing your suit brush it off with a
suit brush to remove any lint or hair. You
can purchase a suit brush at any suit store.
Brush lengthwise from top to bottom.
Steam clean your suit after wearing, but
only if needed. This will clean it and
remove wrinkles at the same time with the
need for ironing. However, only
professionally clean your suit if it is
dirty or stained. Since cleaning it can
cause it to lose shape it should only be
cleaned a few times per year.
Always have your suits wet-cleaned rather
than dry-cleaned when possible. Wet-cleaning
doesn’t use dangerous chemicals and will
help to retain the shape of your suit.
When you purchase a suit remove it from the
plastic covering once you get home. Plastic
can emit fumes which, over time, can weaken
the suits fibers.
When not using, always store your suit in a
garment bag. Be sure the garment bag is
ventilated or else the suit could get musty
or moldy.
If your suit is just wrinkled, but not dirty
then have it pressed. Many menswear stores
offer this service for little to no charge.
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