When it comes to shirts, the most important thing is to look at the collar from the front! How to choose the collar type? Men’s suit collars are generally divided into three categories: flat lapel collar, angled lapel collar, and green fruit collar. Generally speaking, there is no good or bad distinction between different collar types, only whether they are suitable or not. Regardless of whether it is summer or winter, the first parts of a shirt to get dirty are the collar and cuffs, and these two parts are difficult to wash. Do not wash the shirt until others can tell it is dirty at a glance. First, it affects the image, and second, it is difficult to wash it back to its original color. The collar lining material of shirts is mostly linen or resin linen. In order to keep it straight and straight without deformation, it is not advisable to twist or rub it hard. So how do you choose a collar for a custom-made shirt? Are there any tips for cleaning shirt collars? Let’s take a look below!
1. How to choose the collar for customized shirts?
Notched lapels are a common type of suit collar. It can be said that more than half of men who choose suits choose notched lapels. This type of wearing scene is relatively common. If you have no requirements or opinions about suits, you can choose this kind of suit with confidence; because it can be worn in common occasions, including in daily life. The collar shape of this type of suit gives people a sense of calmness. This is also one of the more popular suit collar styles.
The lapel collar, also known as the sword collar, is more fashionable and is mostly suitable for young people to choose. The lapel collar suit is a bit special. It has the stability and classicness of the notch lapel collar, but also has the sophistication and elegance of the dress style. It can also be said to be another upgrade of the notch lapel collar.
The green fruit collar, also known as the broadsword collar, is also a type of dress collar. It is a retro style from the 1980s and is a deformation of the lapel collar. The collar is shaped like a green fruit collar. It is suitable for wearing on grand occasions, but the improved small lapel collar is not only suitable for wearing in formal weddings, but can also be worn in casual wear by mixing and matching.
How to choose the collar type of a suit? The main thing is to match the wearer’s face shape:
Since the collar shape plays the role of shaping the face frame to a certain extent, people with a face that is too long should try to make it look slightly shorter, so a wide collar is more appropriate; on the contrary, for people with a face that is too wide, There is no doubt that if you want to make it look slightly longer, then the pointed collar will play a better role in shaping the shape.
2. What are the tips for cleaning shirt collars?
When washing, first fully soak the clothes, apply a layer of toothpaste evenly on the collar and cuffs, and gently scrub with a brush for a minute or two; or rub some powdered salt on the collar and cuffs, and rub gently to wash them. Then rinse it with clean water and wash it as usual. The collar and cuffs will be extra clean.
On the collar and cuffs of the washed and dried shirt, dip a powder puff into baby powder and apply it a few times, then press it gently with an electric iron, and then apply a few more talcum powder. It will clean easily the next time you wash it.
To wash the collar of a shirt, you can also add 50 ml of absolute alcohol to 100 ml of carbon tetrachloride, fill it in a sprayer and spray it evenly on the dirty spots. Use a brush to wipe it lightly and the dirt can be removed. After the liquid evaporates, put the shirt into the washing machine and wash it as usual to obtain a satisfactory cleaning effect.
You can also use a small brush to dip detergent into the shirt collar and brush it onto the stains on the collar and cuffs (not too much, just wet it), and then put the clothes in the washing machine to wash them to remove the dirt. You will get the same effect if you wash it by hand.
In addition, when the shirt is stained while wearing it, you can soak it in cold detergent first. Never use a brush dipped in powdered detergent to brush hard, as this will destroy the texture of the clothes. For particularly difficult-to-clean oil stains, carefully apply a small amount of powerful decontamination detergent such as white bleach, and rinse immediately with clean water after visually decomposing the oil stains. When using the dryer, do not set the temperature too high and leave it for less than 5 minutes.
Sprinkle some salt on the shirt collar, rub it gently, and then wash it with soap. Because most people’s collars are stained by sweat, and sweat contains protein, which dissolves quickly in the salt solution. If it still cannot be cleaned, you can also use 1 part ammonia water and 4 parts light ammonia water solution to wash it.
Before wearing a newly bought or newly made shirt, use a cotton ball dipped in gasoline (use white gasoline) to gently scrub the collar and cuffs once or twice. After the gasoline evaporates, wash them with clean water. After this treatment, it is easy to get dirty when wearing it.Easy to clean.
In addition, if there are stains on the shirt collar or body while wearing it, you can soak it in cold detergent first. Never use a brush dipped in powdered detergent to brush hard, as this will damage the texture of the clothes. For particularly difficult-to-clean oil stains, carefully apply a small amount of powerful decontamination detergent such as white bleach, and rinse immediately with clean water after visually decomposing the oil stains. When using the dryer, do not set the temperature too high and leave it for less than 5 minutes. The above are some tips for cleaning shirt collars. Have you learned them?
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