Be careful with these ten types of buttons when dry cleaning!
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2019-04-08 15:07
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When dry cleaning clothes, it is important not only to consider whether the fabric is suitable for dry cleaning but also to pay attention to the button's resistance to solvent washing. Some laundry technicians tend to overlook small buttons.
An excellent dry cleaner will meticulously inspect the entire garment, including accessories and buttons: first, check the type of buttons, as different types of buttons have different dry cleaning quality issues. Therefore, laundry business owners, if you have any of the following ten types of buttons, be sure to remove them before dry cleaning or take professional protective measures to avoid accessory damage after washing.
1. Plastic buttons are brittle, not heat-resistant, and not solvent-resistant; these buttons will melt in dry cleaning solvents.
2. Multi-layer bonded buttons, such as those on current court uniforms, are double-layer bonded, with a soft rubber court emblem on top and metal underneath. During washing, they are very prone to separation.
3. Painted buttons have a thin layer of paint sprayed on the surface. During dry cleaning, the solvent melts the paint layer, causing the button to change color after washing.
4. Switch buttons are commonly used on high-end fur or wool coats. These buttons function like a switch: pulling up locks it upward, pressing down locks it downward. The detergent does not affect these buttons, but they can easily get caught in the drum's honeycomb holes during washing, causing breakage. Protective measures are needed before washing!
5. Wooden and bamboo buttons are made from plant stems. They can be dry cleaned with the garment but are water-absorbent. When soaked, they quickly absorb water and swell; after drying, they may crack, deform, or become rough, easily snagging garment fibers. Wooden buttons tend to lose color during washing due to friction. Coconut buttons, like wooden ones, have strong water absorption and swelling properties.
6. Rhinestone buttons can either have their rhinestones blurred during washing or crack easily due to friction in the drum. They need to be wrapped in foil or removed before washing.
7. Covered buttons are usually fabric-covered aluminum or fabric-covered plastic. The former tends to lose shape during washing, while the latter may have the plastic melted by the dry cleaning solvent and seep out.
8. Inlaid buttons are decorated with metal edges, appliques, or paint for aesthetic purposes. These decorations can easily fall off during washing. High-temperature washing can cause fading or damage such as breakage, peeling, or detachment due to machine tumbling or collisions.
9. Leather buttons include genuine and faux leather. Genuine leather buttons tend to lose color during washing, while faux leather buttons are prone to cracking. Faux leather buttons are made entirely of synthetic resin, limiting their heat resistance, wear resistance, and solvent resistance. They should not be ironed, soaked in organic solvents, or washed in a machine for long periods. It is best to wrap them in color-absorbing cloth during dry cleaning.
10. Shell buttons are brittle and prone to cracking upon impact. They are not resistant to hydrogen peroxide corrosion and decompose easily when exposed to acids. Whether dry cleaning or washing with water, it is safest to remove them before washing!
Source: WeChat Official Account Xiaocaige
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