Small questions thread

[Anton]

Yeah I did, I'll see what he says...

[Coming]

I have a pair of CCP meltlock one-piece trousers that are now too big for me in the waist and seat due to recent weight loss

They are obviously not tailor-able due to the construction method

Would a hot wash and hot dryer be a good idea? Or would they become misshapen? Would the tape withstand this kind of treatment? (though I guess im not that worried if it flakes off since I can't see that it really does much and its not visible when worn)

The fabric is CORAWO - hoping not to lose the crunchy texture either

[jimmycs]

I have a pair of CCP meltlock one-piece trousers that are now too big for me in the waist and seat due to recent weight loss

They are obviously not tailor-able due to the construction method

Would a hot wash and hot dryer be a good idea? Or would they become misshapen? Would the tape withstand this kind of treatment? (though I guess im not that worried if it flakes off since I can't see that it really does much and its not visible when worn)

The fabric is CORAWO - hoping not to lose the crunchy texture either

No, not a good idea.

[jimmycs]

Leather Care/Cleaning

Curious as to how you care for your leather items, i.e.. whether you special dry clean (frequency) or not ? Curious because I do not myself.

[Faust]

Curious as to how you care for your leather items, i.e.. whether you special dry clean (frequency) or not ? Curious because I do not myself.

It's good to send it once a year for professional cleaning/conditioning. SZ will soon be offering this service in partnership with Colibri.

[jimmycs]

It's good to send it once a year for professional cleaning/conditioning. SZ will soon be offering this service in partnership with Colibri.

Thank you and that's great.

Was just curious as to what others did. Personally, years ago, did not have a good experience with those so called professional leather cleaner.

[Espresto]

Got a big patch of pilling on a silk/viscose rick tee where it contacted a bag. Would the fabric be too delicate to use a pill shaver on? Is it worth the effort?

[curiouscharles]

Got a big patch of pilling on a silk/viscose rick tee where it contacted a bag. Would the fabric be too delicate to use a pill shaver on? Is it worth the effort?

hrmm, i'd only risk it if the piling is quite... how do i say this, substantial?

in my experience the piling on these is rather minimal, and a pile shaver might not actually accomplish much.

i've never had an accident using one though, so it mightn't be terribly risky to try.

[Espresto]

It's not so bad that I couldn't live with it, but bad enough that I plan to be much more delicate with that shirt in the future and would be happier to have it gone. I'll give it a shot I think, if it isn't risky. Thanks for the advice!

[jumpoff]

It's not so bad that I couldn't live with it, but bad enough that I plan to be much more delicate with that shirt in the future and would be happier to have it gone. I'll give it a shot I think, if it isn't risky. Thanks for the advice!

I've had the same problem and used a shaver with no issues whatsoever.

[lowrey]

make sure the fabric is laid flat and stretched a bit so its less prone to getting caught in the remover. I've managed to make a hole on some delicate knit in the past by not being careful. its possible it will still snag a yarn and break it, but less likely if its stretched over an even surface, like an ironing board or something.

[Espresto]

Followed the advice you guys gave with great success. Thanks again!

[eleves]

Does anyone know a good place to source quality zippers in NYC or online, or the best way to contact Raccagni (or find raccagni zippers specifically)? Should I give up and just go YKK?

[falkenauge]

Does anyone know a good place to source quality zippers in NYC or online, or the best way to contact Raccagni (or find raccagni zippers specifically)? Should I give up and just go YKK?

Maybe you can try riri

http://www.ririmayer.ch/pages_en/frameset.html

[Faust]

There are good places in the garment district. Zam would know for sure.