Sponging

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yachtie
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Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:46 pm

Are the LL limited edition cloths amenable to sponging? I generally prefer having this done but some mills recommend against it. I'm thinking in particular in regards to the Edenin Paris flannel.
Cantabrigian
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Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:02 pm

Why would someone recommend against it? Seems like if the fabric can't stand up to that treatment, it isn't really meant for normal wear...
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Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:47 pm

Yachtie, are you referring to sponging as in dampening the entire length of cloth prior to cutting in order to control shrinkage, or to the maintenance technique (as in "brush, sponge, and press")?

If the former, I gather that some mills handle this step during their finishing process and for that reason their cloths do not require sponging by the client or tailor. I've always understood, however, that no particular harm would result from doing it again. Perhaps one of our member tailors could clarify this point.
yachtie
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Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:34 pm

Couch-
I'm referring to the former. Some mills sponge before shipping and I was wondering if Fox is one of these. In fact, some of the bolts at my tailor are marked "Do not sponge" and they're "normal" cloths ( not some Super 200's tissue). I would be nice if one of the tailors could clarify this.
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