Men’s Dress Shirts – Should You Launder or Dry Clean?

In Victorian times, there was little question as to how men’s-finely crafted, natural fiber shirtings should be maintained- by hand laundering with the greatest care, then careful ironing to ensure a crisp and well-tailored appearance. Laundered shirts were not the only option, however. You may not be aware, but dry cleaning processes had been invented in the early 19th century, and dry cleaning establishments were available in most major cities in the United States as well as throughout Europe. Today, for many of you, when concerned about whether you should launder or dry clean your shirts, there are three options to consider before you make your decision. You’ll want to look at the care label inside each garment, or, better yet, ask the dry cleaning and hand-laundry experts at Cameo by Copeland Cleaners.

You see, care labels are not always the best judge of an individual garment’s needs. And shirts made of fabrics that their care label indicates can indeed be run through a washing machine, then dried at high heat, will not have a long service life. Also, today’s washing machines’ water extraction processes can wring and stretch your garments. High heat in dryers can damage fabrics as well as shrink your garment. Shirtings are also often made from fabrics known as blends- a combination of both natural and synthetic fibers which are dry clean only. So the best way to ensure a positive outcome for both your office and casual shirts, is to consult our team at Cameo by Copeland Cleaners.

You may drop off your shirts for a consultation and cleaning, or we will gladly schedule a pickup of your garments at your convenience. Once in our care, we will assess each shirt and confirm if dry cleaning or or laundered shirts are your best option for each garment. As with every piece of clothing our professionals receive, each will be examined to see if stain removal or any repairs must be made prior to its cleaning by the process determined to be the best choice for your shirt. If hand laundering, say for a bespoke shirt crafted from the finest long-staple Egyptian cotton, is the chosen process, our professionals will employ our specialized techniques and cleaning solutions that will conserve, protect, and produce an optimal result.

As for shirts that can undergo Cameo by Copeland Cleaners’ superior dry cleaning processes, we will select the solvent solution that is best for the type of shirting fabric as well as its construction. At Cameo by Copeland Cleaners, we have built and continue to grow our stellar reputation in our industry by demonstrating our continued commitment to each of our clients, one garment at a time. We invite you to consult with our professionals regarding every type of garment you own when it requires our expert care and consideration. Remember, in addition to cleaning your clothing, we provide housekeeping, upholstery, rug, carpeting, and drapery cleaning. And, if there is a wedding in your family’s near future, remember that Cameo by Copeland Cleaners provides excellent bridal alterations, dry cleaning, preservation and storage services as well. In short, you may epend on Cameo by Copeland Cleaners for all your cleaning requirements. To learn more, give us a call today!