Film Noir Buff Style Forum / You shouldnt do it

Beestonplace · 2016-07-07 13:16:31

One of my grey Cordings suits is my favourite - I am wearing it all year round, it is the perfect undercover shade of grey which always works.

I have it dry-cleaned twice a year, sometimes more often.

Tonight I have given the trousers a hand wash, with hair shampoo, in the washbasin.

The water was dark, I rinsed and repeated many times.

Curious to see if the shine will be gone after drying.

chatsworth osborne jr. · 2016-07-07 19:19:16

Were the subsequent rinses yielding clearer water? I'd be worried about colorfastness.

woofboxer · 2016-07-08 02:07:20

You could get away with it if the water was cold but you might find the cloth goes a bit floppy and shapeless.

Still if it makes you realise that shiny suits are not a good thing .... ever.......

Beestonplace · 2016-07-09 12:59:00

Shine gone, and the fabric has become "stiffer", less greasy.

Now a navy trouser.

Moose Maclennan · 2016-07-11 04:51:20

Beestonplace · 2017-01-24 12:47:08

Done it again. Water brownish.

MY suite really get worn a lot. 5 times a week, lots of international travel, often worn two day in a row when traveling only with SAB briefcase,

#1 2016-07-07 13:16:31

You shouldnt do it - I have done it

#2 2016-07-07 19:19:16

Re: You shouldnt do it - I have done it

#3 2016-07-08 02:07:20

Re: You shouldnt do it - I have done it

#4 2016-07-09 12:59:00

Re: You shouldnt do it - I have done it

#5 2016-07-11 04:51:20

Re: You shouldnt do it - I have done it

#6 2017-01-24 12:47:08

Re: You shouldnt do it - I have done it

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