What Clothes Should Be Dry Cleaned? A Fabric Guide

Clothes that should be dry cleaned include garments labeled “Dry Clean Only,” tailored suits, structured jackets, silk dresses, wool coats, embellished formalwear, leather, suede, velvet, and fabrics prone to shrinking or distortion in water. A “Dry Clean” label is a recommendation rather than an absolute prohibition, but construction, dye stability, and fiber content determine whether […]