What if the care label is followed and a problem develops?
The care labeling system is intended to supply consumers and dry cleaners with correct information of the care treatment of textile products, so that the processes contained on the label should avoid any damage of the product. If you or the cleaner follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the garment is damaged, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer, who has not tested the fabric and the components properly before labeling. If the problem arises from a manufacturing defect, you should return the item to the retail store where it was purchased. Manufacturing problems arise in fabrics as well. Other defects to look for are: 1-Dyes that dissolve in dry cleaning solvent, causing excessive bleeding or fading. 2-Sizing that dissolves in solvent or water. 3-Shrinkage due to failure to preshrink fabric before garment construction. Loss or dulling of surface sheen due to wear and tear of finish. Colour loss or change in dyes sensitive to light or to action of the surrounding air. Shrin
