/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8740931
>>8740981
From what I've read, taking certain prints to the dry cleaners is a bad move. The chemicals used in dry-cleaning frequently cause screenprinted fabrics to run or fade. I hand-wash all of my lolita clothes in a sink full of cold water with this stuff, Woolite. Then I let them drip-dry in a warm, shaded area outside and use an iron (on cotton) or steamer (on polyester/chiffon) to get the wrinkles out. Just make sure you spot-test the cold water in an inconspicuous area on the print, like the back of the dress. Some prints run if they get wet at all, and if that's the case, not much you can do to clean them.