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PROFILE
A group of professionals dedicated to making everyday laundry fun and happy. While running the LIVRER YOKOHAMA dry cleaning store in Yokohama, they also clean costumes for famous Japanese and international artists such as the Shiki Theater Company, Cirque du Soleil, and Crazy Ken Band. In addition, he has developed an original natural detergent that has been well received.
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Maintenance 1 . to prevent fading of the collar and sleeves.
The neck and cuffs tend to get dirty from sebum and sweat. . If left untreated, they can cause the fabric to fade. While a bite can be seen as a taste, fading is somewhat lacking in cleanliness. ...... Therefore, we introduce care after wearing to prevent fading. With a little effort, you can wear it for a long time!
LIBRE] OUTDOOR DETERGENT ¥3,300 (LIBRE)
A detergent specialized for outdoor items that promotes optimal moisture permeability and maintenance of water repellency of high-tech materials such as GORE-TEX, LYCRA, and SPANDEX. . It removes dirt and grime and restores the water repellency of high-tech materials.
What to prepare
Towel
Neutral detergent (diluted 10 times)
1. Wipe with water using hot water
Soak a towel in hot water of about 40 degrees Celsius, wring it out stiffly, and wipe the neck and cuffs. The reason for using hot water is to lift the sebum. If the stain is stubborn, use hot water with a neutral detergent diluted 10 times.
2. Wipe with water again
Next, wipe with a towel wrung stiffly with water. This wiping with water acts as a rinse in the washing machine. It removes the grease that has been lifted in the previous step. Finally, wiping the towel dry with a dry towel removes sebum and sweat stains!
COLUMN
I need to reshape my collar!"
It is cooler if the collar stands up tight, but as the garment is worn, it will become fitted and frayed. This is where a steam iron comes in. By applying steam to the collar to soften and shape the fabric, a beautiful collar can be formed.
Maintenance 2 How-to for partial washing.
It is inevitable in our daily lives that spills of food, mud stains from rainy days, etc. will adhere to our clothes if we notice them. . But it would be a waste to send them to the cleaners every time. Nanamica's GORE-TEX coats can be partially hand-washed, so you can remove the smallest of stains by yourself.
WASHING BRUSH ¥1,650 (Libre)
This horsehair brush for washing clothes was jointly developed with "Brush Hirano" in Tokyo. The rounded cut of the brush gently lifts dirt from clothes without damaging the fabric, making it easier to remove.
What to prepare
Neutral detergent
Spray Bottle
Laundry brushes
Wash Tub
Pretreatment
Make a pre-wash solution by mixing neutral detergent and water 1:1, put it in a sprayer available at 100 yen stores , and spray one push on the stain.
. Tap the stain with a laundry brush to allow the pre-wash solution to penetrate deep into the fabric. At this point, the key is to beat the fabric, since rubbing will damage the fabric. A brush with stiff bristles and a shape that is easy to tap is recommended.
Leave the pre-wash solution for 10 to 15 minutes to acclimate the fabric. Do not leave it longer than that, as it will cause the color to fade.
2. Push washing to lift dirt
Fill the wash tub with plenty of water, add the prescribed amount of mild detergent, and push wash. . Avoid rubbing, which damages the fabric.
3. Dehydrate in washing machine
Once here, use the washing machine to dehydrate. The pre-treatment and push-washing floats the dirt, and the centrifugal force of dewatering blows the dirt away, making it clean. When dehydrating, it is a must to put them in a laundry net. This prevents rubbing in the washing machine and wrinkles. . If the laundry net is too big, tie up the excess. If there is space available, it will move around inside and rub against the fabric, damaging it.
Push wash in a washtub again with plenty of water to remove detergent residue. Rinse thoroughly, as detergent residue can cause bacteria to grow and cause odor.
4. Dehydration again
The detergent left on the fibers is removed and hand washing is complete!
5. Drying in the shade
Dry in a room to dry. Since the threads are shrinking, gently stretching the stitches will prevent shrinkage and wrinkling of the fabric. The trick is to dry quickly. Beware that taking longer will cause ring stains caused by water and unpleasant odors.
The important factors in room drying are humidity, temperature, and wind.
. humidity": 40% or less is best. Use of a dehumidifier is recommended.
Temperature": A temperature that people feel comfortable with, such as 27 degrees Celsius in summer and 20 degrees Celsius in winter, dries quickly.
Breeze: Use a fan or a circulator to blow moderate amounts of air into the clothes from below to circulate the air and dry them faster.
In the case of bathroom drying, the door should be left slightly open, not closed, so that air is not trapped inside the bathroom.
COLUMN
Are you adding too much detergent?"
If you add more than the specified amount of detergent, too much foam will form, and that foam will protect the stain and prevent it from being cleaned. Too much detergent is not allowed, as the detergent may remain in the fibers, causing yellowing and bad odor. Detergent is like medicine for clothes. For example, if you do not follow the dosage of a medicine and take too much, the disease will not be cured, but another symptom will develop. . In the same way, the prescribed amount of detergent should be observed.
Maintenance 3 . if it gets wet in the rain.
A GORE-TEX coat is a reassuring ally on rainy days. But what do you do with it after it gets wet? It is not only dirt that needs care , but it is also essential after wearing. If you take good care of it, you will be able to wear it for a long time, so treat it with care!
1. Dry thoroughly.
. If left wet, they will cause odors, so dry them thoroughly.
Room-drying and fresh-drying odors are the work of bacteria such as Moraxella that feed on moisture. To prevent the growth of bacteria, it is an ironclad rule to dry clothes quickly in a well-ventilated place. Use a hanger that fits the width of your shoulders to prevent the clothes from losing their shape.
2. Leather button care
Nanami's GORE-TEX coats use leather for the reinforcing force buttons on the back of the buttons. If the force button gets wet in a downpour of rain, for example, and is left in place, there is a possibility of cracking. To prevent this, wipe it dry when it gets wet and moisturize it with baby oil or unscented body cream to prevent cracking.
Maintenance 4 Off-season storage.
During the season of change of clothes, we are a little worried about just storing them in the closet even though we have sent them to the cleaners. The next year, you may be in trouble! To prevent this, take care of the inside of your closet. GORE-TEX coat is not the only outerwear that needs to be taken care of to ensure a long life.
Do you store your clothes in plastic covers after taking them to the cleaners? It is better to store them as they are, without covering them with anything, because the moisture inside will get damp and mold will grow. If you want to cover them, we recommend the non-woven type.
Also note the moisture in the closet. Use a circulator for an hour or so before storing to blow out the moisture, and ventilate the closet regularly. Dehumidifiers are also effective.
If other clothes are already moldy, have all clothes cleaned and washed in cold water because mold fungus is spreading in the closet.
WOMEN:GORE-TEX Balmacaan coat (navy) ¥121,000Cardigan ¥38,500, Shirt ¥31,900, Skirt ¥46,200, (all from nanamica DAIKANYAMA) , other items are stylist's personal belongings.
MEN:GORE-TEX stainless steel collar coat (navy) ¥67,100Sweater ¥49,500, T-shirt ¥14,300, pants ¥34,100, loafers ¥53,900 (all from nanamica DAIKANYAMA) , other items are stylist's personal effects.
