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ordinary commercial dry cleaning methods. Others, the ads claim, are “water resistant,” “stain and spot resistant,” or “lint free.” .
However* some bugaboos are drawing up in tests. Drydeaners are finding that special equipment, special methods, and train personnel are needed for good results. This means higher cleaning costs. Since the cost is higher, the owner usually wears the leather garment longer before having it cleaned, and so makes a satisfactory job of cleaning even more difficult.
Even with careful handling, shrinkage has been a problem. Spots and stains do not seem to come out much easier than on garments without a special finish. Water resiistant finish needs to be applied after each cleaning.
Loss of color and linting are troublesome. Special cleaning methods are necessary for satisfactory results. The leather cannot be cleaned the same way as woven or knitted garments.
Color change is usually to a darker shade, caused by mechanical action in .cleaning which lifts the pile on the surface, or by abrasion, rubbing or friction while the garment is being worn. Some areas of the garments become darker while others which do not receive the friction remain the original color.
Linings sometmes give way during the first cleaning. Check labels as to service of lining. Some are guaranteed for the life of the garment.
Miss Johnson says to consider the additional cost of care and upkeep of leather garments before you decide to include them in the family wardrobe. Remember the possibility of shrinkage and color change. Read the label carefully. Do some comparative,shopping. i 111 . .~l
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