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I got this off ebay for $5 a couple months ago. It needs desperately to be cleaned. I'm pretty sure its linen. Any suggestions?
Nick D said:That's a really nice jacket, Dinerman. What's the lining like?
Baron Kurtz said:Cold water. Wool wash-specific detergent. A bit of borax. Soak for a long time in a clean bucket. A little agitation won't hurt, but don't go nuts. Maybe a bit of rubbing on especially soiled areas. Then get someone to press it. Dry cleaners will usually press something for a couple bucks.
Won't be a problem.
What a lovely jacket, btw.
bk
Baron Kurtz said:Cold water. Wool wash-specific detergent. A bit of borax. Soak for a long time in a clean bucket. A little agitation won't hurt, but don't go nuts. Maybe a bit of rubbing on especially soiled areas. Then get someone to press it. Dry cleaners will usually press something for a couple bucks.
Won't be a problem.
What a lovely jacket, btw.
bk
PADDY said:1940 was a milestone in British History (in World History in many ways) when a few Squadrons of RAF fighter aircraft piloted by young men from Britain and other countries that had been conquered by the Germans, battled against the might of the Luftwaffe for their very cultural survival and the last foothold in Europe the US might have 'if' they ever ventured into this European War. We celebrate this victory 'this year' and honour THE FEW.
So, it seems appropriate to be wearing a suit that was made in 1940 in a light blue/grey wool with a red window-pane check. Light and airy for this balmy day in Blightey.