Can all heirloom textiles be safely cleaned?
There are many problems and/or conditions of use, storage or manufacture that may limit whether such items can be safely cleaned and yield satisfactory results. At the very least, the following potential problems and/or conditions require careful examination: • Beads/Sequins May peel, separate, dissolve, lose color, fall off due to loose or broken threads. If glued on, glue may dissolve. • Lace May be discolored, stained, or deteriorated due to age. If glued on, color may change. • Hemlines May be badly soiled, scuffed, frayed, torn or glued. Soil removal may be limited. • Linings May be discolored, worn, frayed, torn, or stained. • Stains May be stained from food or beverage, perspiration (can be invisible and turn yellow or brown in processing), dyes, or rust from metal components (buttons, hooks, zippers, etc.) • Trims Bows, buttons, buckles, flowers, appliques, rhinestones and other ornamental attachments may separate or discolor. If trim is glued on, glue may dissolve. • Overall C
