Consumer Alert
Unfortunately, due to poor manufacturing of some garmets, they do not withstand the dry cleaning process well. It is crucial for the consumer to be aware of these problem pieces and if possible, refrain from purchasing them or hand wash them. Be advised that these items will say "dry clean only" on their tags, but they have been idenified as problematic due to a manufacturers defect.
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January 12, 2012
The Garment: A black and white, striped dress made of 100% polyester. The care label states: “professionally dry clean only” with corresponding International Code Symbols. The symbols also indicate, “do not wash.”
The Problem:During proper professional drycleaning of this dress the black dyed fabric sections bleed, resulting in transfer of black color onto the white stripe areas.
Who's Responsible? The manufacturer since the black stripe dye was not able to withstand professional drycleaning without adverse dye disturbance.
Cartise
RN#: None
CA#: 10183
Cartise Sport Inc.
Manufacturing, Wholesaler, Retailer
6161 Rue Cypihot
St-Laurent, QC Canada H4S 1R3
Ph. 1-888-383-1984
Fax. 514-383-5405
www.cartise.ca
What To Do: This dress should be returned to the retailer or manufacturer.
* Featuring a garment does not imply that a manufacturer is knowingly or continually producing defective goods. While this particular item was deemed unable to withstand the recommended care process, other comparable garments may or may not hold up to the care instructions.
