Cleaning, Maintaining and Caring for your Suit (Things men should learn today)

Indeed, suits are essential in a man’s life. Whether it be office days or celebrations, suits become the primary attire for men. Having said this, how many suits or tuxes should a man buy in his lifetime? Well, it is an all-new question for discussion. But we can help you learn how to clean and maintain the suits that you already own. A well-maintained suit can last longer than you think. 

Have you heard of legacy suits? Yes, in many families, dad’s suits get passed on to their sons and sometimes to grandsons. Unbelievable, right? Anyhow, we’ve given a few easy ways in which you can care for your suit. Let’s get started!

Storage Tips For Your SuitHow to store suits in your closet?
Ways to hang your suits
-Wooden hangers are perfect to reserve your suits in the closet. Because they help in absorbing moisture and retain the delicacy of the fabric. 
-Also, in the absence of moisture, moths cannot feed on your suits. 
-If not wooden hangers, try using plastic ones. 
-However, the size and shape of the hanger must require attention. A perfect size drapes the suit properly. And does not allow a change in the shape of the suit.
-Rounded hangers are suitable for supporting the wide-shoulder and pads in blazers. 
-You can choose between 18 to 22 inches hangers for suits.

Let your suit breathe for a while
-Suits require proper breathing inside your cupboard or closet. So you can dump or compress.
-Better to use garment bags instead of directly hanging your suits. It prevents dust accumulation and moth formation upon the fabric.
-In addition, packing your suit compactly may lead to unwanted shrinks on the fabric.
-Having said this, ensure you do not allow humidity to get built up in your cupboard.

How to pack your suit during travel?
Most men are unaware of how to pack their suits for travel. Here is a step-by-step guide. 
-The first step is to flip the jacket. 
-The second step is to press the shoulders gently. 
-The third step is to ensure the seams and lapels line up.
-The fourth step is to roll the garment from bottom to up freely.
This way, you can avoid wrinkles and unnecessary folds. Also, it looks perfect when you wear it. Sometimes you can steam it once if required.

Cleaning & Caring Tips For Your Suit
Is brushing required for your suits?
-Textile experts suggest a minimum of one-minute brushing after each use of your suit. It will help in the proper setting of the fibers in the fabric. 
-Consistent brushing after use will retain the integrity of the fabric. 
-Ensure you get a brush with ultra-soft bristles that is made up of animal hair. Horse hair brushes are quite popular for brushing men’s suits.
-Ensure you brush in a downward direction. 
-A ten-inch animal hair brush shows a good finish.

Why is spot cleaning essential for suits?
-Majorly, spot cleaning eliminates the suit from frequent dry cleaning and exposure to detergents or chemicals. Also, it is the easiest way to clean any spills.
-Use a damp cloth or wet wipes to spot clean. It does not change the shade of your suit fabric. 
-Try this as soon as possible if you see such stains or spills. Also, dry it under sunlight for a while for better results.
-Unless you sense ripeness, do not take it to the dry cleaners.

Importance of steaming your suit
-Steaming removes the wrinkles from fabrics after use and avoids the burning of the fibers from high heat when ironing. 
-Either buy a steamer or use hot water to steam your suits.
-Most men prefer portable and handy steamers.

We hope you learned something useful today. Looking forward to your comments!