Description of Garment:  Black and White Silk Herringbone Sport Jacket 

Manufacturer:   Haspel 

RN#:   Not available 

Care Label Instructions:   Dryclean Only 

Problem:   This sport jacket contains black dyestuffs that are soluble in water and (or) stains containing water. When water-borne staining substances come into contact with the black dyestuffs, they migrate onto the white yarns causing discolorations that cannot be corrected. These dyestuffs will become fugitive when standard "wetside" stain removal procedures were used.

Responsibility:   The manufacturer's. The use of water -soluble dyestuffs renders this garment unserviceable.

Rcommendation:   If the above-mentioned serviceability problem occurs with this sport jacket, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:    Carefully inspect this sport jacket for any signs of dye migration.  Since there may be an issue with the serviceability of this garment, the customer should be advised of the potential problem and a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to accepting it for processing.

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Description of Garment:   Blue Linen Shirt 

Manufacturer:  Loro Piana 

RN#:   Not available 

Care Label Instructions: "Machine wash cold water" 

Problem: The yarns in this fabric contain a resinous sizing agent. When this shirt was laundered according to the care label instructions, the friction caused by the sizing agents weakened the yarns, resulting in the deterioration of the fabric (holes).  

Responsibility: The manufacturer's. The fabric contains a resinous sizing agent that has a degrading effect on the fibers of the fabric. This may result in the failure of the fabric during the laundering process. 

Recommendation:  If this shirt fails when laundered in accordance with the care label instructions, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Explain that the laundering of this shirt may result in the above-mentioned damage. Since there may be a potential serviceability issue surrounding this shirt, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior its acceptance for processing. 

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Description if Garment:  Off- white Printed Skirt.. 

Manufacrueer:  Narcisco Rodriguez

RN#:  Not available. 

Problem:  When this skirt was drycleaned in perchlorethylene, wrinkles formed in the fabric.  This condition could not be corrected. 

Responsibility:  The manufacturer's. This fabric contains a heat-sensitive resinous coating.  When drycleaned and reclaimed, the coating shrank, while the fabric retained its dimensions.  This resulted in the distortion (wrinkling) of the fabric. 

Recommendation:  If this skirt fails when drycleaned according to the care label instructions., it should be returned to its place of purchase for a refund or exchange. 

Drycleaner:  Because of the potential serviceability issues concerning this skirt, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to its acceptance for processing.  Because of the heat-sensitive nature of the coating, it is our opinion that the temperatures generated during the reclamation cycle in any solvent type will damage the fabric.

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Description of Garment:   White Jacket

Manufacturer:  Gianni Versace  

RN#:   118861   

Care Label Instructions:   Professionally Dryclean in Perchloroethylene, Tumble Dry 40°C.  

Problem:   This jacket contains buckles, snaps and closures that were affixed to the garment with an adhesive binder.  When drycleaned according to the care label instructions (in perchloroethylene), the adhesive binder dissolved, causing a loss of the trimming.
     
Responsibility:   The manufacturer's.  This jacket failed when drycleaned according to the care label instructions. This was due to the solubility (in perchloroethylene) of the adhesive binder.

Recommendation:    If this jacket fails when drycleaned according to the care label instructions, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Explain the potential serviceability issues to the customer. Since this jacket may prove to be unserviceable when processed by the care label instructions, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to its acceptance.

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Description of Garment:    Dress w/ Metallic Coating  

Manufacturer:    Alice + Olivia 

RN#:  107677                              

Care Label Instructions:   "Professional Dryclean Only"              

Problem:    This dress contained a powdered metallic coating that was affixed to the fabric with an adhesive binder. When this dress was drycleaned in perchloroethylene, the adhesive binder dissolved, resulting in the loss of the metallic coating.

Responsibility:  The manufacturer.  This garment failed when drycleaned according to the care label instructions due to both the solubility and heat-sensitive nature of the adhesive binder. 

Recommendation:   If the above-mentioned damage occurs when this dress is drycleaned in accordance with the care label instructions, it should be returned  to it's place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Explain the potential serviceability isues to the customer.  Since this dress may prove to be unserviceable when processed by the care label instructions, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to acceptance.  Although we have no data as to the serviceability of this dress in aiternate solvents, we are of the opinion that the temperatures generates during the reclamation cycle, with any solvent type, may affect the integrity of the adhesive binder.

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Description of Garment:  Dress

Manufacturer:  Nicole Miller 

RN#:   Not available   

Care Label Instructions:  Dryclean Only  

Problem:  The fabric contains metallic and spandex yarns. When this dress was drycleaned as instructed by the care label (in perchloroethylene), both the spandex and metallic yarns shrank. 

Responsibility:  The manufacturer. The spandex yarns were over-stretched during the
manufacturing process and the metallic yarns are heat-sensitive. This caused the fabric o shrink during the drycleaning and reclamation processes.
   
Recommendation:  If this dress fails when processed according to the care label instructions, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.  

Drycleaner:   Explain the potential serviceability issues to the customer.  Since this type of metallic yarn is sensitive to heat, it is our opinion that the temperatures required to reclaim hydrocarbon or silicone drycleaning solvents (by industry and government standards), will also cause shrinkage in this dress.  

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Description of Garment: Linen Dress w/ Metallic Coating

Manufacturer:  Nomia 

RN#:     Not Available   

Care Label Instructions: "Professional Dryclean Only"  

Problem: This dress contained a powdered metallic coating that was affixed to the fabric with an adhesive binder. The adhesive binder dissolved when this dress was drycleaned in perchloroethylene, causing a loss of the metallic coating.
      
Responsibility: The manufacturer.  This garment failed when drycleaned according to the care label instructions due to both the solubility and heat-sensitive nature of the adhesive binder.

Recommendation:   If the above-mentioned damage occurs when this dress is drycleaned in accordance with the care label instructions, it should be returned  to it's place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Explain the potential serviceability issues to the customer. Since this dress may prove to be unserviceable when processed by the care label instructions, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to acceptance for processing. Although we have no data as to the serviceability of this dress in alternate solvents, we are of the opinion that the temperatures generated during the reclamation cycle with any solvent type may affect the integrity of the adhesive binder

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Description of Garment:   Jacket w/ Faux Leather Trim

Manufacturer:   Albert Nipon

RN#:  99797

Care Label Instructions:   Dryclean Only

Problem:   This jacket is trimmed with an imitation leather fabric. When drycleaned in perchloroethylene, the imitation leather trim peeled and became tacky.

Responsibility:   The manufacturer's. Because of the soluble nature of the faux leather fabric, this jacket failed when drycleaned in accordance with the care label instructions. We have no data as to the serviceability of this garment in alternate solvent types.

Recommendation:   If this jacket fails when drycleaned, it should be returned to its place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Advise the customer that this jacket may fail when it is drycleaned as instructed by the care label. We suggest that a signed release of liability be obtained from the customer prior to the acceptance of this garment for processing.

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Description of Garment:   Brown Printed  Dress

Manufacturer:  Bebe

RN#:   86017

Care Label Instructions:   "Dryclean Only"

Problem:   The brown dyestuffs faded when this dress was drycleaned in perchloroethylene

Responsibility:   The manufacturer's. This dress proved to be unserviceable when drycleaned in accordance with the care label instructions due to the solvent-soluble nature (in perchloroethylene) of the brown dyestuffs.

Recommendation:   If this garment fails when drycleaned as instructed by the care label, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:  Since there may be an issue concerning the serviceability of this dress, the customer should be advised of the potential for fading. We suggest that a signed release of liability be obtained prior to accepting this dress for processing. We have no data as to the serviceability of this dress in alternate solvent types.

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Description of Garment:  Black Striped Suit  

Manufacturer:   Emporio Armani   

RN#:    Not available      

Care Label Instructions:  Dryclean only 

Problem:   This fabric contains spandex.  When this suit was drycleaned in perchloroethylene, the spandex yarns snapped, causing them to protrude onto the surface of the fabric.

Responsibility:   The manufacturer. The spandex yarns used in this fabric lack the tensile strength necessary to withstand normal wear as well as the mechanical action produced during the standard drycleaning process. 

Recommendation:   If this garment proves to be unserviceable when processed in accordance with the care label instructions, it should be returned to the place of
purchase for a refund or exchange.    

Drycleaner:   Explain to the customer that this suit may fail when drycleaned as instructed by the care label. Because of this, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to accepting them processing. While we have no data as to the serviceability of this garment in alternate solvents, the type of solvent used in the processing of the garment is usually not a factor in the failure of spandex fibers.       

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Description of Garment:    Beige Print Dress

Manufacturer:   Plenty

RN#:   81913  

Care Label Instructions:   "Dryclean Only"

Problem:    This dress contains a pigment printed design that faded and changed color
when drycleaned in perchloroethylene.

Responsibility:    The manufacturer's. The printed design contains pigments that became soluble when drycleaned in accordance with the care label instructions. 

Recommendation:   If this dress proves to be unserviceable when drycleaned according to the care label instructions, it should be returned to its place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Advise the customer that there is a possibility that this print could fail when drycleaned as instructed by the care label. Because of the potential serviceability issue concerning this dress, we recommend that a signed release of liability be obtained prior to processing. We have no data as to the serviceability of this garment in other solvent types.

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Description of Garment:  Beige Plaid Sport Jacket

Manufacturer:  Castle Starr 

RN#:   104973   

Care Label Instructions:  Dryclean Only  

Problem:  This fabric contains metallic yarns. When this sport jacket was drycleaned as instructed by the care label (in perchloroethylene), the metallic yarns shrank, causing the permanent distortion (wrinkling) of the fabric. 

Responsibility:  The manufacturer. The metallic yarns are heat-sensitive, causing them to shrink from the heat generated during the reclamation cycle.
   
Recommendation:  If this sport jacket fails when processed according to the care label instructions, it should be returned to its place of purchase for a refund or exchange.
   
Drycleaner:    Explain the potential serviceability issues to the customer.  Because this type of metallic yarn is sensitive to heat, it is our opinion that the temperatures required to reclaim hydrocarbon or silicone drycleaning solvents (by industry and government standards), will cause similar damage to the fabric.  

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Description of Garment:    White Linen Suit

Manufacturer:    Zanetti

RN#:    109117

Care Label Instructions:  " Professional Dryclean "

Problem:   The pocket flaps (jacket and slacks) and the collar are backed with a faux leather fabric that contains vinyl.  When this suit was drycleaned in perchloroethylene, the plasticizing agents in the vinyl resin dissolved, causing the faux leather fabric to become stiff and brittle.

Responsibility:   The manufacturer's. This suit proved to be unserviceable when drycleaned in accordance with the care label instructions.

Recommendation:   If this garment fails when drycleaned as instructed by the care label, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange. Although we have no data as to the serviceability of this garment in alternate solvents, imitation leather fabrics that contain vinyl can usually be drycleaned in either hydrocarbon or silicone based solvents.

Drycleaner:    Since there may be an issue with the serviceability of this suit, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to processing this garment in any solvent type.

Description of Garment:   Brown Jacket

Manufacturer:   Talbots 

RN#:   Not available  

Care Label Instructions:   Dryclean only  

Problem:   This jacket contains a contains a fusible interfacing.  When drycleaned (as instructed by the care label), the adhesive binder dissolved and migrated onto the surface of the fabric, causing discolorations that cannot be corrected.   

Responsibility:   The manufacturer. The adhesive binder became soluble in standard
drycleaning solvent (perchloroethylene) and was affected by the temperatures generated during the reclamation cycle.   

Recommendation:    If this jacket proves to be unserviceable when processed in accordance with the care label instructions, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Explain to the customer that there may be potential serviceability issues
concerning this jacket. Because of this, a signed release of liability should be obtained prior to its acceptance for processing. We have no data as to the serviceability of this garment in alternative solvents. Because of the heat-sensitivity of the adhesive binder, we are of the opinion that this fabric may fail during the reclamation cycle used in any solvent type. 

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Description of Garment:   White Polo Shirt w/ Leather Trim

Manufacturer:   Crown Holder  

RN#:   37980

Care Label Instructions:  Hand Wash Cold, Hang Dry

Problem:    The brown dyestuffs from the leather trimming became fugitive and transferred onto the shirt when this garment was processed as instructed by the care label. The resulting discolorations could not be removed without the removal of the trimming.

Responsibility:   The manufacturer's. This shirt proved to be unserviceable when wetcleaned in accordance with it's care label instructions.

Recommendation:   If this garment fails, it should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Drycleaner:   Since there may be a potential serviceability issue concerning this shirt, we suggest that the customer be advised of the problem.  A signed release of liability should be obtained prior to the acceptance of this shirt for processing.

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