How to care for, clean and maintain your suit

At De Oost Bespoke Tailoring we are justifiably proud of the garments we make and would love you to feel the same way long after the first time that you put your new suit on. Here are a few helpful tips to ensure your suit enjoys a long and immaculate lifespan. Our pricelist.

First the basics

  1. No Washing
    It is not possible to wash the garments tailored by De Oost. Not with a washing machine and not by hand. Dry cleaning is therefore the best option.

  2. No Bleaching
    Your clothes can not be treated with bleach. The garment is not colorfast or structurally withstand use of such products.

  3. Ironing
    Ironing, steaming and drying, at a temperature of 110 degrees Celsius.

  4. Dry cleaning
    Each detergent can be used safely except Trichloroethylene.

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Birdseye Suiting Fabrics and Cloth

Birdseye (Bird's Eye or Birds-Eye) is an all over woven suiting made from a small geometric pattern with a dot suggesting a bird's eye

The fancy-solid suiting fabric is a favourite of bespoke tailors and their more stylish patrons. 

It is a formal worsted, occasionally enlivened by ton-sur-ton checks, more adapted to complete suits. It is not dissimilar to sharkskin, but with the difference of being lighter, which makes it a good choice for spring or autumn, but it can also be worn in winter.

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Gabardine Suiting Fabrics and Cloth

Gabardine (or Gaberdine) is a smooth cloth in fine to medium worsted yarns that is so tightly woven it is soil-resistant and almost water-resistant

The twill rib is pronounced due to a weave with more warp threads than weft. It is usually in solid colours. This cloth is a popular suiting for all uses, including formal dress. Gabardine is also used for tailoring coats, raincoats, uniforms and men's shirts.

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