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FORMS:
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Textile and
Garment Analysis Information Form
(pdf)
The information provided on this
form is essential for the most
accurate analysis of the
textile/garment problem presented. Complete it by
filling in the information
requested or by circling the
responses that apply.
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General Fee Schedule
A general schedule of fees for garment/defect analysis
and general textile testing is available upon
application. This schedule details the costs of
carrying out specific types of testing such as fibre
content analysis, colourfastness and dimensional
stability. The fees stated in this schedule are
generally per garment, article, item or fabric sample
submitted. The fees include the provision of a full
written report and, where applicable, the presentation
of mounted test swatches for visual inspection of
results. |
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REPORTS:
These reports also contain photos of the garments from
the dry cleaner/launderer trade magazine that regularly
publishes Steve's 'sample reports'.
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Coating Damage Report
(pdf ) (122kb)
The client submitted a man’s cream coloured
polyester/polyurethane jacket for
examination and report. The purpose of the enquiry was to
comment on the most likely cause of the severe problems
associated with the coating on the inside of the outer
shell fabric, which have become apparent after recent dry
cleaning. |
Damaged
Beading Report
(pdf ) (439kb)
A lady’s red viscose/polyester lined black silk dress was
submitted by the customer for examination and report. The
purpose of the enquiry was to comment on the most likely
cause of the damage to the beading that had become apparent
after recent dry cleaning. |
Damaged Trim Report
(pdf ) (551kb)
The client submitted a lady’s plastic trimmed black
rayon/nylon knitted top for examination and report. The
purpose of the enquiry was to comment on the most likely
cause of the distortion of the shape of the attached trim
and the loss of surface colour from the bronze coloured
trim that have all become apparent after the garment was
recently dry cleaned for the first time. |
Fusible Interfacing Failure Report
(pdf ) (551kb)
The client submitted a lady’s green and white polyester
jacket for examination and report. The purpose of the
enquiry was to comment on the most likely cause of the
extensive blistering on the front of the garment that has
become apparent after recent dry cleaning. |
Garment
Restoration Report
(pdf)
(4.3Mb)
Inspection and report on various items following laundering
and dry cleaning procedures carried out under the
supervision of a restoration specialist, following a fire
at the premises. |
Suede Jacket Report
(pdf ) (497kb)
The client submitted a lady’s dark brown suede jacket for examination and
report. The purpose of the enquiry was to comment on the most likely cause
of the colour and textural changes that the customer believes have only
become apparent after recently being dry cleaned for the first time. |
Imitation Suede Jacket Report
(pdf ) (223kb)
The garment submitted by the client for examination and
report is a lady’s brown artificial suede jacket, labelled
‘Dry Clean Only’. The purpose of the enquiry was to comment
on the most likely cause of the garment becoming stiff and
brittle and cracking after recent dry cleaning. |
Yellow Stains Report
(pdf ) (569kb)
The client submitted a pair of lady’s bone rayon/polyester/elastane pants, for
examination and report. The purpose of the enquiry was to comment on the
most likely cause of the series of yellow stains on the upper part of the
back of the left leg that the customer believes has only become apparent
after recent laundering. |
