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The Complete Garment Care Guide

Expert advice from Perfect Tailors Auckland on maintaining your garments for years of wear.

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Our comprehensive PDF covers suit care, dress maintenance, fabric-specific advice, and storage tips from Auckland's alteration experts.

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What's Inside the Guide

1. Suit & Jacket Care

  • Brush after every wear to remove dust and surface fibres
  • Rotate suits — never wear the same one two days in a row
  • Use wide cedar hangers to maintain shoulder shape
  • Dry clean sparingly (2–3 times per year maximum)
  • Steam rather than iron to avoid fabric shine

2. Dress & Formal Wear

  • Hang immediately after wearing to prevent creasing
  • Store beaded or embellished garments flat to prevent stretching
  • Use acid-free tissue paper between folds for long-term storage
  • Address stains within 24 hours for best removal results

3. Fabric-Specific Care

Wool

Rest between wears. Brush regularly. Store with cedar. Avoid heat when pressing.

Silk

Dry clean only. Store away from direct light. Never spray perfume directly on silk.

Linen

Iron while damp. Embrace natural creasing. Machine wash cold, hang to dry.

Leather

Condition every 6 months. Store on padded hangers. Keep away from heat sources.

4. When to Return for Re-Alteration

Garments may need re-adjustment over time due to body changes, fabric relaxation, or wear patterns. Signs you should visit our Auckland studio:

  • Jacket pulling across the chest or back
  • Trouser waistband no longer sitting comfortably
  • Hem coming loose or uneven
  • Lining separating from the outer fabric

Our Newmarket alteration team can assess and re-adjust most garments within a few days. Call 09 522 4974 to book.

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Visit Perfect Tailors at 17/28 Remuera Road, Newmarket, Auckland.

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