articles written by Dan Eisen
In the course of my consultations and training, I come across drycleaners using a large variety of different chemicals from different manufacturers. The chemical formulations offered by different manufacturers are not necessarily similar and the drycleaner has to choose what works best for them. There is not just one manufacturer who has a monopoly providing […]
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I read a recent article concerning a controversy over the term sizing and retexturizing. This prompted me to write this article to expand the concept, clarify and hopefully not confuse the issue. The proper term that describes agents or procedures that are added to fabrics to enhance the properties of the fabric is called finishing
The laboratory analysis department of the drycleaning association has reported problems with spandex blended fabrics consisting of rayon and polyester. Spandex is an elastic yarn similar to rubber but consists of polyurethane. It is used to give fabrics better fit and wearability. Spandex blended fabrics may consist of rayon or polyester or both. The dyes
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As the drycleaning industry attempted to return to normality, it is time to check the drycleaning quality. We would want to know that we are returning the garment to a new and original condition ready for wearing. The drycleaned garment should be bright, white and free of stains. There are many ways the drycleaner can
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Many garments received by my analysis service (International Independent Garment Analysis Service by Daniel Eisen) require use of acids and alkalis for their correction. Some examples of problem solving may be: restoring color to acetate correcting shrunken leather restoring color change removing shine removing ground in soils prevention of
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A drycleaner accepts clothes and make encounter problems that customers had due to storage. Many drycleaners fail to properly handle storage problems and miss the opportunity to advise the customer what to do. It is important to know why problems occur and what you can do to help the customer. MOTH INFESTATION When garments are
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