Behind the Curtain: A Look into the World of Textile Restoration
Behind the Curtain: A Look into the World of Textile Restoration
There’s an old saying that when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. When it comes to restoring garments and other textiles involved with an insurance claim, a full tool box is required to successfully handle dozens of types of contaminants, hundreds of types of materials, and thousands of types of items. While most of us are familiar with a retail drycleaning experience (you take your clothes to the counter, and then return a few days later to receive them freshly . . ..
There’s an old saying that when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. When it comes to restoring garments and other textiles involved with an insurance claim, a full tool box is required to successfully handle dozens of types of contaminants, hundreds of types of materials, and thousands of types of items.
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