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Perspiration Stains
Back to topic listIdentifying the problem (perspiration stains):
The stains can be visually identified by their yellow, tan, or rust colour and most often appear in areas which may become damp with perspiration in wear, such as underarms, neck, back and waistband.
The stains can be visually identified by their yellow, tan, or rust colour and most often appear in areas which may become damp with perspiration in wear, such as underarms, neck, back and waistband.
Posted At: March 19, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Posted by: Shane Johnston
What causes it?
These stains progressively develop on the fabric from contact with perspiration and/or body oils. All perspiration contains fats and oils, as well as cholesterol and other substances, which are exuded from the glands onto the skin. All of these substances have a tendancy to "oxidize" over time and turn the fabric yellow or brown. The heat necessary in drying of finishing after the care process can accelerate the oxidation; thus, these stains may become much more noticeable after cleaning.
These stains progressively develop on the fabric from contact with perspiration and/or body oils. All perspiration contains fats and oils, as well as cholesterol and other substances, which are exuded from the glands onto the skin. All of these substances have a tendancy to "oxidize" over time and turn the fabric yellow or brown. The heat necessary in drying of finishing after the care process can accelerate the oxidation; thus, these stains may become much more noticeable after cleaning.
Posted At: March 19, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Posted by: Shane Johnston
Can it be prevented?
If perspiration stains are removed when fresh, there will be no permanent staining. Garments should be washed or dry cleaned regularly.
If perspiration stains are removed when fresh, there will be no permanent staining. Garments should be washed or dry cleaned regularly.
Posted At: March 19, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Posted by: Shane Johnston
Is there a remedy?
Sometimes, professional cleaners can reduce oxidized perspiration stains by special processing.
However, some of these stain removal or wet cleaning procedures have inherent risks to the colour or fabric and may not always be satisfactory.
Sometimes, professional cleaners can reduce oxidized perspiration stains by special processing.
However, some of these stain removal or wet cleaning procedures have inherent risks to the colour or fabric and may not always be satisfactory.
Posted At: March 19, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Posted by: Shane Johnston
