Some guys opt to dry clean their suits on a weekly basis, believing this ensures they always look clean and fresh at the office. While the intention is valid, frequent dry cleaning can actually damage the natural fibers and shorten the suit’s lifespan. If your suit is visibly soiled, by all means, take it to the cleaners. However, for minor stains, a lint roller or a spot clean with water and a soft cloth should be sufficient. Ideally, limit dry cleaning to no more than once a month.
Pressing
If you want to prolong the life of your suit, get a steamer. Never use a normal dry iron directly on your suit as it will burn the fibers and add a sheen to the material. But, if your steamer isn’t doing the job you need, bring it to the cleaners and ask them to press it.
Hanging
Your suits should be hung up in your closet. To make sure your suit maintain its form, we advise using wood or plastic hangers with rounded edges. These offer a more natural shape that fills out the shoulder nicely, and allows it to sit and drape nicely. When it sits for a day or two, the suit will naturally go back to its original drape.
Packing
The best way to pack your tailored suit is to roll it. Turn the suit inside out, put the shoulders together, and roll it up, be careful to make sure the seams and lapels are lined up as you fold, then do an easy loose roll from the bottom up. Good news for fans of the carry-on.
Storing
Some of your suits are seasonal. You probably won’t be wearing any of your heavy wool suits in the middle of summer. Before putting any suits away for the season have them dry cleaned before you put them away. If you have an overly dusty wardrobe make sure to store them in a suit bag.
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