Hanging Is the First Step of Care
When you get home and take off your suit, the first thing to do is not toss it over a chair — it's to hang it up on a wide-shouldered hanger. Why wide? Ordinary wire hangers are too thin and concentrate pressure on a single point of the shoulder — over time, the suit's shoulder will deform into a point. A wide wooden or plastic hanger supports the entire shoulder line, preserving the suit's shape.
Where you hang it matters too — place it in a well-ventilated wardrobe with at least 3–4 cm of space between suits. Don't cram them together. Wool fibers need to 'breathe.' If your wardrobe tends to be humid, add a moisture-absorbing dehumidifier box.
The Right Dry Cleaning Frequency — Much Lower Than You Think
Dry cleaning is not a 'more is better' situation — quite the opposite. Dry cleaning solvents gradually strip the natural oil protective layer from wool fiber surfaces; too many dry cleanings and the fabric loses luster and resilience. Generally, for a pure wool suit worn at normal frequency (one day on, one day resting on the hanger), one dry clean per season is enough. If you only wear it occasionally, once a year is fine.
What about daily small stains? Gently wipe with a clean damp cloth (don't scrub), then hang to air dry. If it's just perspiration odor, hanging overnight in a ventilated spot will disperse it — wool has natural antibacterial and self-cleaning properties.
Ironing and Seasonal Storage
Ironing temperature: Different fabrics need different temperatures — pure wool: medium heat + steaming is best (don't press the iron directly on the fabric); cotton/linen: high heat is fine; synthetics: must use low heat (high heat will melt synthetics). When unsure of fabric composition, use a garment steamer — it's the safest option.
Seasonal storage: Before storing suits for the season, dry clean them once (removes accumulated sweat and skin particles from the wearing season — the main attractants for moths), then cover with a breathable non-woven suit bag (NEVER use plastic bags!!! Plastic doesn't breathe and will cause fabric to mildew). Place mothballs or cedar blocks in the wardrobe for pest protection. Wool's biggest enemy is moth damage — once moth-eaten, the damage is irreversible.