Garment aftercare is essential when it comes to fabric lasting longer or even just smelling nice, but somehow, itu2019s almost become a dirty word.
Letu2019s unpack thatu2026
Almost every industry or sector has a previous bad news story that hangs around for far longer than the good news stories, and no matter how hard you try to shake it off, the mud sticks.
There are lots of good things to be said about the garment aftercare sector.
Closed-loop system
A dry cleaning machine is a closed-loop system, which means that all the waste stays in the machineu2014anything from lint to microfibers and microplastics.u00a0 The removal of waste will tend to be regulated depending on the geographic location of the dry cleaner.u00a0 A closed-loop system ensures that the waste will not end up in our waterways.
GreenEarth Cleaningu00ae process
Of course, we believe that there is no better way to clean than with GreenEarth Cleaning. Not only is it a closed-loop system, but it is also much gentler and milder than other solvents.u00a0 It has a lower Kauri Butanol (KB) value which means that it is less aggressive and its impact on clothing, and indeed the planet, represents quality and environmentally non-toxic garment aftercare.
The GreenEarth Cleaning system also uses far less energy and wateru2014our studies have shown a saving of at least 50% per load.
Sustain detergent
GreenEarthu2019s Sustain detergent, which forms part of the Optimized GreenEarth Cleaning System, is gentle yet most effective.u00a0 To that end, the necessary dosage levels are far lower than other detergent recommendations.u00a0 And best of all, it is so safe that hazardous warning symbols are not required.
Single-use bags garment bags
Single-use plastic is a well-known u201cno-nou201d when it comes to the environment.u00a0 Many dry cleaners have been offering customers a garment bag for many years, either to buy or as part of a loyalty program.u00a0 Most bags are breathable, so they can be hung in the closet straight away, retaining their freshness, while also avoiding tons of plastic going to landfills.
Hanger recycling
Plastic and metal hangers do form an important part in ensuring that a garment stays in good shape after itu2019s pressed and until it gets hung up in the closet.
Now, some customers will keep them on those hangers, but others discard them to place them on their own hangers.u00a0 It doesnu2019t have to be that way.u00a0 Dry cleaners will be delighted to receive them back, either when youu2019re passing or just when you bring in your next order.
It keeps the demand down, which means that finite resources are being protected, plus they do not end up in landfill sites.u00a0 Youu2019ll also be saving your local independent dry cleaner some money too.
clothes last longer
And of course, gentle and effective care can lead to clothes lasting longer. This is why itu2019s so important that the information on the care label is correct.u00a0 Fabric testing forms a large part of thatu2014usually retaining a control sample and cleaning other fabric samples in any garment aftercare solution.u00a0 The results will determine what is put on the care label and be supported by customer communications.
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