Garment Studio Blog

Notes from behind the counter

Short, practical pieces on garment care, laundry habits and stains — written by the people who actually handle the clothes, not a content agency.

Estimate your cost Read the FAQ

Latest

Solvent-free garment care vs traditional dry cleaning

The smell in a dry cleaning bag is not cleanliness — it is residual solvent. Here is what the alternative actually does to a wool suit.

August 4, 2026 · 8 min read

Laundry

How to get more out of wash & fold (from the people folding it)

Weight-based pricing rewards a few small habits. Most of them take thirty seconds at home and save you money every week.

August 9, 2026 · 8 min read

Stain removal

Stain first aid: what to do in the first ten minutes

Three habits make stains permanent: heat, rubbing, and waiting. Everything else is usually recoverable.

August 14, 2026 · 8 min read

Garment care

How often should you actually clean a suit?

Cleaning a suit too often is a real way to wear one out early. Here's the cadence that actually protects a good jacket.

August 20, 2026 · 9 min read

Stain removal

Stain first aid: what to do before you get here

The first 60 seconds after a stain happen decide most of what we can do with it later. Here's exactly what to do — and not do — for nine common stains.

August 25, 2026 · 9 min read

Laundry

Comforters, duvets, and what a 60 lb washer actually changes

The problem with washing a king comforter at home usually isn't the washer. It's that nothing at home can fully dry it afterward.

August 29, 2026 · 9 min read