About Coat Fabrics

Your white coat is part of your professional image. Any garments made of fabric will have a finite lifespan, depending on use and care. Proper care will maintain your coats in better condition, and prolong their useful life.
Cotton is a natural fiber with an elegant appearance, but is somewhat fragile. Fabrics containing cotton should be laundered in cold water, and dried on a cool setting. Hot settings may cause burning, discoloration(usually yellowing or browning), and excessive shrinkage. Cotton can be washed in a variety of detergents, and may be bleached. Generally pure cotton fabrics require ironing, and the heavier pure cottons will need commercial pressing. With age, cotton may lose its original white color, which sometimes cannot be restored even with bleaching.
The exception to the above rules is our specially treated HT fabric. This fabric is 100% cotton, but it has a special finish that makes it water repellent and no ironing needed . However the HT fabric should not be bleached or dry-cleaned, as these processes may damage the water-repellent, no-iron finish. All our fabrics have care labels. Please observe the directions, and for questions, please call us.

Polyester is a synthetic monofilament fiber with greater durability and color-fastness. It is widely used for apparel and upholstery. Polyester is a stronger fiber than cotton, and it is often blended with cotton to afford a less wrinkled, i.e. wash and wear quality, and to afford less shrinkage than pure cotton. Polyester's image may have been diminished in the past when it was associated with certain clothing styles. Today polyester has re-emerged as a highly desirable fabric under the name of microfiber.

COAT CARE

Unless the label specifies otherwise, all our coats can be laundered. Before washing your coats, take the time to carefully check and empty all pockets. Pens, highlighters, candy, or lipstick sent through a washing or drying cycle can destroy or permanently stain your coats.

Ink is the enemy of fabric. Try to avoid pocketing open pens. In case of staining, a number of commercial stain removers may be helpful. A web search ay provide the names of such products and their suppliers. We suggest that you exercise the appropriate care as recommended by the product's manufacturer. Before exposing the entire coat to any unfamiliar product, test the product on an inconspicuous area of the coat. We cannot make recommendations for removal of contamination or stains produced by biologic products.

If you find useful products or techniques for stain removal, please email them to us, and we may list them on our site.