Product Care Guide

Any piece of product is in need of careful care so that they provide you with a lifetime of beauty. This is our product care guide, designed to let you know how to care for your dibangu products.

Necktie/Ascot

Bowtie/Suspender

Shirt

Vest

Removal and Storage

When removing your tie, untie the knot by reversing the method used to tie it (don't put the small end of your tie through the knot). After removing, hang the tie on a tie rack or coat collar, or roll it up in a tie organizer. Though rolling your ties and placing them in a drawer doesn’t necessarily damage them, in the long term, draping your ties on a tie rack or hanger will better retain its form and reduce wrinkling. Investing in a tie rack will make your tie storing and organizing much easier, and your ties will last longer too.The exception to this rule is square-tipped knit ties. These ties fare better being rolled up loosely and stored. This will ensure that your tie won’t stretch out or lose its shape.

Cleaning

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SPILL FOOD OR DRINK ON YOUR TIE
Remove as much of the food with a spoon or blunt knife.
Remove as much of the liquid or oil by drying it with a napkin.
Use a damp napkin to blot (not rub) the stain. Fizzy water works especially well.
Extra special stains require extra special attention. Greasy Stains: Put talcum powder or cornstarch on it and leave for a few hours.

Ink: Allow the ink spot to dry before trying to remove it. Adding water to wet ink causes it to run and become even larger. Once dry, blot the stain with a small amount of rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer and a cloth. Let it dry and repeat until the stain disappears.

Red Wine: Immediately take the tie off and pour a large amount of table salt on the stain to soak it up. Do not rub the salt… simply leave it on the spot. Next, remove the remainder of the stain using the same rubbing alcohol method as with ink.

General Cleaning

Do not machine wash. If you accidentally put your bow ties or suspenders in the washing machine, they will survive, but they will look better and last longer if you don't machine wash them. If they do make the mistake of washing them, hang them up to dry and iron.

Wrinkles

All you need is an iron and, if possible, some spray starch. If you haven't sprayed starch for your button-down shirts, it's a less than $10 investment and worth a try.
Spray your bow tie with starch, then immediately iron it gently with a little steam, keeping the edges neat and pressing out wrinkles. The steam will remove the wrinkles and the starch will help it stay alive. Then go back and put on your bow tie!
The same goes for suspenders. Be sure to move the adjuster so you can press out the part of the fabric that normally sits under the clip.

Stain Removal

If you accidentally get a stain on your bow tie, simply spray it with a stain remover, let it sit, gently hand wash it in the sink, and hang it to dry. Once your bow tie is dry, iron it (for more details on how to press bow ties, see the wrinkles section above). Use the same protocol for suspenders. Your bow tie or suspenders should look like new immediately!

Storage

Suspenders and bow ties should be stored hanging to minimize wrinkling.
We recommend storing your suspenders with the adjusters open and unclipped. Your suspenders may still have some wrinkles under the adjuster and can be ironed using the instructions in the "Wrinkles" section above.


Wash less

Think twice before washing your shirts. Washing your clothes too often can actually damage the fibers and thus shorten their lifespan. This is especially true of dry cleaning, which uses harmful chemicals to flatten the natural fiber follicles in some fabrics. If the shirt isn't dirty but just needs a little tidying up rather than throwing it in the laundry, try hanging it outside or in the steam room to breathe first

Wash at a low temperature

When it's time to wash your clothes, do it at a lower temperature. Wash your shirts at a low temperature with a mild, natural laundry detergent to keep the fabric clean and soft while preventing fading.

Use environmentally friendly laundry detergents and washing powders

Standard detergents may contain substances based on fossil fuels, which can have a negative impact on the environment as they are not biodegradable. Using professional laundry products such as our eco-wash range and delicate hand soaps can also greatly extend the life of your shirts. Look for more eco-friendly cleaning products.

Wash from the inside out

A particularly handy tip is to machine wash your shirts from the inside out and avoid overfilling, which can cause friction and damage to the fibers.

Air dry


Find quality vest hangers

Vest hangers will help you maintain the look of your vest and reduce wrinkles. The right quality vest hanger will extend the life of your suit and keep your suit smooth and wrinkle free during wear. If you have an office job, a clothes hanger is an absolute must. When you feel the heat or similar, it is wiser to keep your vest jacket on a quality wooden hanger, which will keep your vest looking exquisitely smooth. Much better than throwing it on a chair.

Get a cloth vest bag

While your vest will most likely come with a plastic bag, you should aim to find a good cloth suit bag. Cloth suit bags have greater airflow and allow your vest to breathe. It is important to keep your vest in a cloth bag because it will protect it from moths. You can even add lavender or basil to your cloth bag, which will keep your vest smelling fresh at all times while still keeping you safe from moths. In addition, the vest will keep your suit smooth and wrinkle-free.

Steam

A steamer is a great item that you can use on all of your clothes, not just your vest. You can steam your suits and then hang them up to air dry. This is a wonderful way to give your suits a quick fresh look that will reduce any odors and eliminate any wrinkles.