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At Paton & Dhoot we are justifiably proud of the garments we make and would love you to feel the same way long after the first time that you put your new suit on. Here are a few helpful tips to ensure your suit enjoys a long and immaculate lifespan.
Caring
Although it may sound obvious, you have to begin by handling your suit with care. A tailored suit is an investment in your business future and should be treated accordingly.
Hanging
In practice, this means that the suit should be hung up on a broad, well-shaped hanger after it has been worn. Ideally, the hanger should be broader at the ends to better fill the shoulders. Make sure you have emptied all your pockets before you hang up your jacket.
Resting
After a long day at the office you need a rest; so does your suit. For each day of work, a suit needs at least a day of rest. If it has been worn for several days in succession – and we’d much prefer that it wasn’t – the rest period should be lengthened to match.
Brushing
Before you hang your suit away it should be given a quick brush. This should be done with a clothes brush made of natural bristle, available from most good department stores. We advise against the use of sticky rolls that are designed to pick up fluff as these can leave behind traces of adhesive on the material, which can cause considerable damage. We’ve found it much easier to remove hairs and fluff with our fingertips.
Go gently when you brush your suit. Although we do our best to ensure that your buttons are fastened securely, over exuberant brushing can cause premature wearing to the thread.
Airing
A suit should not disappear into the wardrobe immediately after it has been brushed. It is better to let it air for a while by an open window or in a bathroom.
Steaming
Wool fibres need moisture to maintain their elasticity. Your clothes can be steamed easily in any bathroom – this is a great tip for those of you who travel. Close all the windows and air vents, run hot water until steam forms, and then hang up the suit for a while in the misty atmosphere you have created. This gets rid of most wrinkles and helps remove unpleasant odours.
Travelling
When packing your suit for a business trip/travel always turn the Jacket inside-out making sure to pull the shoulders all the way through. We’ve found that lining rubbing against lining causes far less creasing than wool against wool.
Dry cleaning
We would prefer it if you kept dry cleaning to a bare minimum. The traditionalists on Savile Row say that it is quite unnecessary: brushing, airing and steaming are quite sufficient, while stains should be treated individually. Others see no danger in dry cleaning. Our major concerns are associated with how a garment is ironed afterwards. Anyone who has seen how a suit is treated at the dry cleaners around the corner will definitely stick to brushing and airing!
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