What determines whether a garment should be drycleaned or laundered?

All garments at Blue Ribbon Cleaners are cleaned according to the manufacturer's specifications. Federal laws require that all clothing manufacturers provide cleaning instructions, generally found on the tag at the back of the neck. Determining proper cleaning instructions is the responsibility of the manufacturer. These tags are supposed to provide information about the fabric from which the garment is made and special care instructions on how to clean it. Garments should either state "Dryclean Only" or "Launder" and list additional symbols that are understood by drycleaners worldwide. These symbols instruct the cleaner on special instructions such as type and temperature of solvent, cleaning times, drying and pressing instructions, etc. Misprinted or missing labels are often the culprits of a garment that is improperly cleaned and experiences damage.  more

All garments at Wildhorse Cleaners are cleaned according to the manufacturer's specifications. Federal laws require that all clothing manufacturers provide cleaning instructions, generally found on the tag at the back of the neck. Determining proper cleaning instructions is the responsibility of the manufacturer. These tags are supposed to provide information about the fabric from which the garment is made and special care instructions on how to clean it. Garments should either state "Dry clean Only" or "Launder" and list additional symbols that are understood by dry cleaners worldwide. These symbols instruct the cleaner on special instructions such as type and temperature of solvent, cleaning times, drying and pressing instructions, etc. Misprinted or missing labels are often the culprits of a garment that is improperly cleaned and experiences damage.