- Always follow the care instructions supplied with your specific suits.
- Keep a consistent routine: the same programme, the same detergent, every time.
- Dry fully before suits go back on the rack.
- Inspect and repair as part of the routine, not when a suit fails.
Follow the care label
Fabrics and linings differ, so the care instructions supplied with your suits come first. Ask your supplier for written care instructions before you order, and check they suit your laundry set-up.
A consistent routine
Use the same programme and detergent every time, and do not overload machines. Inconsistent washing is one of the main reasons suits wear unevenly.
Close fastenings
Close zips and belts before washing so they do not catch on other suits.
Drying
Make sure suits are completely dry before they go back on the rack. Damp suits smell and customers notice. Plan drying capacity for your busiest days; it often sets how many sets per position you need.
Inspect and repair
Check seams, zips and cuffs as suits come out of the wash. Put anything damaged in a repair box and record what you retire. See reducing replacement costs.
Balaclavas and gloves
If you reuse them, wash them separately in small items bags so they are not lost or stretched.
FAQs
How many washes will a rental suit survive?
It depends on the fabric, construction, machine, programme and use. We do not publish a wash count. Track your own retirement rate.