“A Clean Story” Poem

Apparently, August 18th is “National Bad Poetry Day.” Never one to pass up a celebration, we had a little literary fun… A Clean Story Once upon a time There lived a man Who believed in clean clothes And the power of a van Thus, began Sudsies South Florida’s now renowned dry cleaning and laundry With… Continue reading “A Clean Story” Poem

Suit Up: In Couture Swimwear, That Is…

New York, Milan, and Paris may be the reigning capitals of the runaway, but Miami certainly knows how to mix fun with fashion. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, honoring top swimwear brands from around the world. But it wasn’t all lycra and triangle tops – the designers presented some pretty… Continue reading Suit Up: In Couture Swimwear, That Is…

What is Green Dry Cleaning Anyway?

Today, many dry cleaners, ourselves included, claim to be green. But like those exasperating vague Facebook posts you sometimes come across, this doesn’t really tell you a whole lot. Hence, we at Sudsies, have decided to lay out exactly what our environmentally-friendly processes are. Before we get into it, we wanted to note that our… Continue reading What is Green Dry Cleaning Anyway?

Six Things to Look For When Selecting a Dry Cleaner

For some reason, people treat professional garment care like dating. They try a few, break up from a few, and move on before finding “the one.” Instead of going through the frustration, emotional loss of damaged or irreparable garments, or uncertainty starting anew, try “dating” smartly and create a list of non-negotiable characteristics you seek… Continue reading Six Things to Look For When Selecting a Dry Cleaner

Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part IV

Reinvention Sometimes the greatest things are right under our noses… or in our case, hidden in the back of our closets. As the final part of our “Material World” series, we get a little nostalgic by highlighting materials of our past reinvented in new ways. The most surprising comeback is neoprene, otherwise known as latex.… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part IV

Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part III

Sustainable Trends Companies across all industries continue to be scrutinized for their environmental practices, and the business of fashion is no different. Many fabrics claim to be “green” and labels tout sustainable practices – vegan leathers, organic fabrics, local manufacturing, recycled or repurposed materials, fair trade, etc.  All sounds great, but if this cause is… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part III

Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part II

Fabrics From Another Dimension First created in 1984, 3D printers focused on applications in architecture, automotive, and the medical industry. Yet, the fashion world has more recently latched onto the technology to aid in advant-garde visions, as well as commerce. To date, 3D printing technology in fashion has usually been reserved larger companies. The technique… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part II

Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part I

The fashion world is always surprising us with new looks. All cutting, draping and sewing aside, thanks to today’s innovations, the fabric of the garment is what makes some of these garments so fascinating.  As “materialistic” ones ourselves, we compiled our favorite emerging textile trends. Techie Textiles Technology is usually an adjective associated with smart… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part I

Dirty Laundry Revealed on 20/20’s Dry Cleaning Segment

A couple Fridays ago, we caught 20/20’s segment testing the integrity of several Manhattan dry cleaners. We were pleased to see our friend Debra Kravet from Apthorp Cleaners interviewed, but disappointed in the behaviors exhibited by some of the other area cleaners. We may literally have dirty laundry here at Sudsies, but we have a… Continue reading Dirty Laundry Revealed on 20/20’s Dry Cleaning Segment

THE GUY’S GUIDE: SUDSIES 2014 MENSWEAR TREND REPORT & CARE TIPS

Let’s hear it for the boys!  The recent Milan Men’s Fashion Week showed that the male wardrobe has evolved way beyond the suit, t-shirt and jeans triad.  In fact, we too can have a little fun with our fashion selections with retro references, rockstar appeal, and even a little sheen.  After following all the major… Continue reading THE GUY’S GUIDE: SUDSIES 2014 MENSWEAR TREND REPORT & CARE TIPS