Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Ovacion Liquid

In addition to Forever New Wash and Stain Remedy, we have the Ovacion Liquid Wash. Use it to pamper your shapewear, bodywear, hosiery and lingerie. This great product will help keep the elasticity and softness in these special garments. This great product is proven to extend the life of your tights, leggings, and leotards.

Ovacion's liquid formulation was created to prolong the life of modern elastomers and microfibers that are used in today's contemporary fashions. Use it once and you'll notice the difference!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Forever New Garment Wash Now Available

Promotes longer life in all fine washables
*Gently cleans and brightens
*Non toxic and biodegradable
*Leaves no soap residue

This is the perfect product to use on your finer garments.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Forever New Fabric Care * Stain Remedy


We are SO EXCITED to be able to offer the Forever New line of products at the Willow Tree. Forever New has "All the Best" in fine garment care since 1975 with products that restore and refresh lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, silks, wools, and other colorfast delicates that require a gentle wash.

Forever New has an excellent reputation earned by retaining the highest quality control standards, and by using biodegradable and environmentally sound ingredients.

The first product we'll highlight is Stain Remedy, a unique blend of very effective, biodegradable ingredients derived from coconut and palm kernels. This amazing and high quality product removes the toughest of stains and is even effective working out older more set in stains while causing no harm to your garments.

*Safely lifts most common stains
*Absolutely Solvent-Free
*Biodegradable
*Convenient applicator bottle

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

What is Acetate, Anyhow?


Acetate is derived from cellulose and has specific characteristics:

* Luxurious feel and appearance
* Wide range of colors and lusters
* Excellent drapability and softness
* Relatively fast drying
* Shrink, moth and mildew resistant

Special dyes have been developed for acetate since it does not accept dyes ordinarily used for cotton and rayon. Many blouses, dresses and made from acetate as are wedding attire, home furnishings, draperies and upholstery.

HOW TO CARE FOR ACETATE CLOTHING

Most acetate garments should be dry-cleaned, but if handwashing is allowed by the manufacturer, use the following guide:

* Handwash in warm water with mild suds
* Do not twist or wring out garment
* Do not soak colored items
* Press while damp on wrong side (inside out) with cool iron. For finishing on the right side, use a pressing cloth

(Again, we recommend that you refer to garment's sewn-in care label for specific instructions.)

Note: Acetate is adversely affected by acetone and other organic solvents, such as nail polish remover and perfumes containing these solvents.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Dry Cleaning Recommended Here

These fabric care suggestions are provided as a general guide for the convenience of our customers. Because materials and dyes vary between manufacturers and products, we do recommend that you follow their specific instructions - and to test a sample before washing or dry cleaning the entire garment.

Acetate: Dry clean only.

Linen: Dry cleaning is recommended because it retains the original crisp finish to the fabric. But, hand washing in mild soap with no chlorine bleach and drying flat on a clean non-colored towel is also o.k. Note: Hand washing does soften the feel of the linen which is sometimes preferred.

Rayon: Dry cleaning is recommended, although hand washing in lukewarm water is okay. No chlorine bleach allowed. Lay items flat on a clean non-colored towel to dry.

Silk: Dry cleaning is preferred. Hand washing is possible if mild soap and lukewarm water is used.

Suede: Recommendation is dry cleaning. Although Machine wash gentile cycle is allowed.

Wool & Suiting: Recommendation is for dry cleaning. Can be spot cleaned with a damp sponge. Hand washing is NOT recommended here.