Question: Removing the Wrinkles from Your Cotton Suits
How do you keep a cotton suit from looking wrinkled all of the time? I don't want to pay for dry-cleaning every time I wear one.
Answer: There is no need to dry-clean your cotton suit (or any suit) unless it is dirty. And pressing can be bad for your suit since it may end up looking shiny. If you trust your dry-cleaner and know they will do a good job, then having your suit pressed is okay, but I will say that I think it is still a gamble. The best solution is to steam a suit before you wear it. This will remove the wrinkles without the pressure and stress of an iron. Every guy who regularly wears suits no matter the fabric should have their own steamer. They are easy to use and will eliminate wrinkles and remove lint. You will be glad you have one. They range from $30 to $100.
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