Suit Care 101: How to Protect Your Investment

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Suit Care 101: How to Protect Your Investment

There is nothing quite like the feeling of walking out of the shop with a brand new, professionally fitted suit. When a suit hugs your shoulders perfectly and the fabric drapes just right, it instantly elevates your confidence.

But a high-quality suit is an investment, and like any investment, it requires proper maintenance. If you want your new suit to look just as sharp five years from now as it does today, you have to treat it right. If you are shopping for high-quality men's suits in Orem, the experts at Jack's Choice Formalwear want to ensure your garments last. Here are our top four rules for extending the life of your formalwear.

1. Ditch the Wire Hangers

The absolute quickest way to ruin the fit of a beautiful suit jacket is to hang it on a cheap wire or thin plastic hanger. Your jacket's shoulders are constructed with specific padding and structure. Thin hangers will aggressively poke into the shoulder pads, creating permanent, unsightly puckers in the fabric.

  • The Fix: Always hang your suit jackets on thick, contoured wooden hangers that mimic the shape of human shoulders. Make sure to drape the trousers smoothly over the wooden bar to prevent harsh creases.

2. Buy a Suit Brush (and Skip the Lint Roller)

Throughout the day, your suit collects dust, pollen, and food particles that settle into the fibers. While a sticky lint roller is okay in a pinch, the adhesive can actually leave a slight residue on the fabric that attracts more dirt over time.

  • The Fix: Invest in a natural bristle suit brush. After wearing your suit, hang it up and gently brush the fabric in downward strokes. This pulls the hidden dirt out of the fibers, keeping the fabric looking fresh and extending its lifespan significantly.

3. Steam, Never Iron

If your suit gets wrinkled after a long day at the office or a crowded wedding reception, your first instinct might be to grab the iron. Don't do it! The intense, direct heat of an iron can crush the delicate fibers of a suit, leaving a permanent, cheap-looking shiny mark on the fabric.

  • The Fix: Use a handheld garment steamer. The gentle steam relaxes the fibers, causing the wrinkles to naturally fall out without ever burning or flattening the material. If you don't have a steamer, simply hang your suit in the bathroom while you take a hot shower!

4. The Dry Cleaning Myth

A massive misconception is that you need to take your suit to the dry cleaner every time you wear it. In reality, the harsh chemicals used in the dry cleaning process strip the natural oils from the fabric, causing it to become brittle, stiff, and prone to tearing.

  • The Fix: You should only dry clean your suit once or twice a year, or if you get a highly visible, stubborn stain on it. For everyday odors (like smoke or sweat), simply brush the suit, steam it, and let it hang in a well-ventilated room for 24 hours to air out.

Time for an Upgrade?

If your current closet lineup is looking a little worse for wear, it might be time for a fresh start. At Jack's Choice Formalwear, we offer a massive selection of premium rentals and perfectly fitted retail suits that are built to last.

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