This would be my take. too.? I manage to aquire a lot of 'linen' ready-mades;
most of which are labeled dry'clean only' and washing by hand in cold water
with woolite does just fine.? I also agree that it is the unknown content?of
the linings, facings, trim and etc that may alter the return to 'new'
condition.?
The suggestion re silk long undies is a good choice tor extended wear between
washing.? True fiber content is a real problem especially with so much of the
fabric being produced off shore.
Kathleen
-----Original Message-----
From: "Carmen Beaudry" <moreplen...@earthlink.net>
Sent 1/25/2010 8:37:29 AM
To: "Historical Costume" <h-cost...@indra.com>
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Washing linen trousers> I would venture that handwashing
the trousers in cold water would cause no
> damage, especially since the owner is willing to press/starch as needed.
>
> Denise B
As long as the trousers are kept out of the dryer, they should be fine
UNLESS they are very heavily interfaced. The reason one doesn't wash suits
doesn't have much to do with the actual fabric, but quite a bit with the
extensive interfacings. However, it is a gamble, and if it were an item for
which I had paid a lot, I would be inclined to have them cleaned.
Melusine
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