Processing our shirts in-house also allows us to offer more options for how your shirts are processed. Lightly starched shirts (and shirts without starch) provide the softest feel. Heavier starching gives shirts more body, and adds stiffness and structure. Whatever your preference, we can accommodate it. In addition, we offer three levels of laundered shirt service:
Standard: Shirts are washed and undergo our three-stage pressing process. If any pressing defects are detected, the shirt is rejected and re-pressed. Collar supports are then inserted to prevent the collar from drooping during storage. We spend three times longer finishing a Standard shirt than a typical wholesaler, and it shows.
Premium: Shirts undergo the Standard process, but then a skilled finisher pleats the sleeves and thoroughly touches up any remaining imperfections by hand. Sleeves and collars are then stuffed with tissue paper, giving them body and preventing them from wrinkling during transportation and storage.
Ultimate: Shirts are washed, but unlike Standard and Premium shirts, they skip our three-stage pressing process, and are instead dried and pressed completely by hand before being stuffed with tissue. Not all shirts require Ultimate service, but it provides the finest finish for intricate shirts, and shirts that are highly tailored.
Of course, you can choose to have your shirts dry cleaned for the ultimate in softness. All dry cleaned shirts are completely hand pressed and stuffed with tissue like our Ultimate shirts. If you’re unsure which method is best for your shirt, one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives will gladly help clarify your options. For example, for some dark colored shirts, we recommend dry cleaning to prevent color fading and minimize shine. While many other shirts will look great after just our Standard laundering process.