The care label on my dress says “dryclean only, exclusive of beads and trim”. What does this mean?
The care label is intended to give both the consumer and the drycleaner guidance on how to care for the item properly. If a label says “dryclean,” this should mean that all components of the garment including the outer shell, lining, buttons, interfacing, fusing material, and trim will be colorfast and will not be altered during cleaning. If a care label excludes components of a garment from being cleaned, you should avoid purchasing the garment.
