How to take care of a suit
Lords of Wool suits are designed to last years, not seasons.
How to clean a suit?
It’s important to know the difference between cleaning a suit and pressing a suit. Cleaning means bringing it to a dry cleaner to remove dirt and stains and let the chemical process kill bacteria causing odors. Pressing a suit means removing wrinkles so it looks sharp. You can do this yourself at home using an iron on the appropriate setting and a cloth on top of the fabric so you aren’t pressing directly onto the suit itself. If you’re in a rush or don’t prefer the hassle, use a steamer or hang it up in your shower for 10 minutes and let the hot water steam ease out the creases.
How often should I dry clean my suit?
Dry cleaning a suit can often shorten the life of a suit if you do it too often. However, it is necessary from time to time to get your suit properly cleaned. Our general rule of thumb is if the suit has been stained or it smells bad, then take it in for a dry cleaning. Otherwise, we suggest perhaps cleaning a suit quarterly if you wear it often. Or clean it at the end of the season if you only wore it occasionally. If it’s been stained, take it in immediately and ask for a spot clean, which will be less harsh on the suit.
How to store a suit?
If your suit is made from wool, silk, cashmere, alpaca or mohair, then you’ll want to take extra care to store your suit properly to prevent moth damage. If you see a moth in your closet, then it’s already too late! Moth eggs hatch larvae that look to immediately eat your clothing, which is where moth holes come from. To prevent this, use a suit brush after wearing your suit. Then keep it zipped up in a garment bag. Consider investing in cedar products as well. Finally, have your garments dry cleaned before putting them away in storage for the end of a season, too.