At 04:36 AM 7/10/2005, you wrote: >Why do you want to wash it? I never, ever wash velvet, (of any kind) and >the suppliers here in England are horrifeid at the thought. I don't see the >point of buying a fabric for its look and feel, then washing it to change >that. > >Suzi in London
I wash my cotton velveteens and cotton velvets all the time. Why? To allow me to clean it at home, with gentle detergent and rinse, and then hang to dry. Otherwise, my costumes would cost a fortune to keep dry cleaned, not to mention all the trims I would have to remove first as dry cleaners here mangle or melt them. If I am using velvet it is for an elaborate gown, covered with trims, and totally unsuitable for washing. I have customers from 20 years ago who have only had their costumes dry cleaned, and they are in excellent condition, no melting or mangling. Obviously it takes all sorts. Not to mention that some of the velvets I have purchased have the nastiest hand before wash (all the treatments), and soften up nicely after wash. I have never had to buy velvets that I didn't like the hand of - I don't give customers those to sample!! And the rayons here are not really shiny at all. However, the so-called silk velvets are really nasty looking, and expensive, but usually look cheap!! I won't touch them at all. Isn't it fascinating how different our experiences qwith fabrics are? Suzi in London -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
