Scientifically speaking, starch is a carbohydrate made by plants to store energy. It’s found frequently in fruits, vegetables, and tubers (like potatoes). Starch has been used for centuries on clothing to stiffen it and improve the look by reducing limpness and maintaining creases, and it’s certainly come a long way over the years. Here’s all […]

Linen is a natural textile obtained from the stalk of the flax plant. The long fibers have been used for centuries to weave a breathable and highly absorbent cloth prized by athletes, home goods manufacturers, and more. Used to make clothing as well as furnishings, linen is a versatile fabric that does require some care […]

We all own clothes that no longer fit – usually because we have either gained, or lost, weight. Rather than tossing out your dress shirt, trousers, or coat, why not get them altered to fit right again? Classic Touch Cleaners offers personal alteration services, including mending, hemming, and resizing. Before getting your clothes altered, here […]

If you’ve changed shirt sizes recently, you might want to consider altering that dress shirt as opposed to buying a new custom dress shirt. Many people assume when they either grow out of clothes or (hopefully) lose weight, they need to run out and purchase a new wardrobe. Not only can most people not afford […]