What Is Dry Cleaning and How Does It Work? The Science & Safety of Modern Garment Care

Thomas L. Jennings established the foundations of the garment care industry in Lower Manhattan. The United States government granted U.S. Patent No. 3306X to Jennings on March 3, 1821, protecting a pioneering manual technique known as dry scouring. Dry cleaning is a professional textile preservation method. The process utilizes liquid chemical solvents rather than water […]