I panic at the mere thought of sending my matelasse coverlets and lace tableclothes to a cleaner. Can you help?
Your concern is well placed. And, yes, we can help. Matelasse coverlets and lace tablecloths often require a wetcleaning as part of the restoration and cleaning process. These items can shrink up to 10 percent when wetcleaned. At RAVE FabriCARE, we measure every matelasse coverlet and lace tablecloth prior to any work being performed. After cleaning we block (or reshape) them to those original measurements using a custom-made stretching frame. This brings us to another point: one way to assess a french laundry’s technical capabilities is to call and ask them if they have the skills and specialized equipment necessary to whiten and reblock a matelasse coverlet that has yellowed and shrunk due to improper cleaning. Ask the question. Then assess their response.
