Having your suit dry cleaned is something you should avoid as much as possible—twice a year should be enough. The chemicals used in dry cleaning can be quite harsh on the suit fibres, removing the natural oils in the wool, and taking the life and colour out of it.
If you must have your suit dry cleaned however, try to source a dry cleaner who specialises in luxury tailored suits. They should have specialist equipment, for example hand-steam irons for working on garments as valuable as yours. Note that the staff in establishments like these will be well trained in handling, pressing and indeed spot cleaning suit garments correctly.
Before having your suit pressed, give it a good brush or lint roll, and try to insist for hand steam pressing only. This will help your suit avoid being over-pressed or exposed to too much heat, which can melt the fibres and give your suit an unseemly sheen.
Taking good care of your suit is straightforward, and guarantees that its quality will shine through for years to come. By seeing a well-tailored suit as an investment in ourselves, it’s easy to see the benefits of treating it with proper care.
When you’re ready to invest in your next bespoke suit, consider making an appointment with Marc Oliver. It’s what we do best.