Caring for your custom made suits

Custom suits are probably the most expensive item in your wardrobe but most men do not take good care of their suits. In Manhattan, custom suits are subjected to even more wear and tear. Taking correct and good care of suits protects your wardrobe investment as your suits will last for many years to come.

Besides knowing how to get a well custom suit with great fit it is also important to maintain your suit in optimal condition.

Following are some of the tips and guidelines from La Rukico custom tailor New York (Tailor.com) to care for your custom suits which make great sense to practice.

1. After a long day of work most men throw their suit on the floor or on bed.

Leaving your bespoke suits lying around only leads to an excessive wrinkling and will eventually cause its certain delicate parts like the lapel to lose its shape. Always hang up your custom suits and avoid hanging by the neck or on a coat rack or hook.

2. All wool suits be it custom or not are prone to wrinkling.

After each wearing, empty the pockets first then to make your custom suit smooth, hang the jacket on a regular wooden hanger and hang the pants on woman’s skirt hanger, latching the cuffs on top and letting the waistband drop down toward the floor. Use padded, sturdy or wide wood hangers as they are gentler than wire ones. Place the clothes in the bathroom and turn on the hot water, the steam will combine with the hanging weight of the clothes and will smoothen out the wrinkles.

3. The biggest mistake a man can make is dry cleaning his suits too often.

It should be understood that a suit is usually not that dirty. The dry cleaner uses harsh chemicals that can damage the natural fibers of the cloth that might cause weakening and thinning them. Any dirt or dust that your suit could accumulate can easily be brushed off with a soft bristled brush. When it rains or snows you need to brush the water off rather than pressing it into your garment. The less water your custom suit absorbs, the longer it will last. When you brush your suit regularly after wear, it should only need to be dry cleaned twice a year. For dry cleaning, go to a reputable place you might have to spend a few extra dollars but this will save your money and suit in the long run.

4. Always wear the jacket and the pant together as an outfit. Never separate them.

If you wear the jacket as a standalone blazer or the pant as an outfit as well as with the suit, it will wear out faster than the other. Even, when you dry clean them always dry clean both the jacket and the pant. Dry cleaning one without the other might cause the color to fade differently.

5. Avoid using the front pockets of the suit.

Try not to use the front pockets of the suit and if you use them make sure the items make sure the items you put are light like business cards or handkerchiefs. Placing anything with weight in the front pockets can cause the front of the coat to sag down and lose its shape. It might also damage the inside lining and potentially the fabric behind it.

6. When you are packing your suit for a trip always put a plastic bag over it.

Covering with a plastic bag will prevent wrinkling as well as it protects the suit in case something spills inside your case.

7. Try and rotate the wearing of your suits.

Wearing a suit two or three days in a row or three times in a week will deteriorate its appeal and it becomes un-presentable. Don't jam your clothes together in your closet, either. Try to rotate it seasonally.

8. If you are a bit on the heavy side or if your legs are muscular get a crotch lining affixed into the trousers.

You can ask your tailor to affix a crotch lining into the trousers which is just a soft piece of cotton in the crotch area it helps preventing the trousers from wearing out in the thigh area.

9. Never store a jacket, suit or any garments in the protective plastic bag.

Protective plastic bags are meant for getting your garments from the drycleaner to your home only and not for storage. Always remove the garment bag before hanging up your custom suit. Leaving garments in the plastic bag for a prolonged amount of time will not allow the fibers and fabric of the suit to breathe which can dry out leather and suede. This will also lead to a breakdown in the construction of the garment. Better always – ask for a free suit cover from Mr. Kelly at La Rukico Tailors New York.

Remember, your suit is an investment and you would not want to do anything unsuitable and damage the expensive suit you just bought. So make sure to take care of it so every dollar is worn to the fullest.

Mr. Kelly is the best custom suit and bespoke shirt maker in the city of New York (nyc) since 1972. His custom made suits are a work of art – luxurious fabrics, impeccable style and right guidance is what you get when you talk to him. Visit La Rukico custom suit maker New York or call him at 212-832-0725.