anyone washed vintage material capes/gowns

[poncho]

Bought a loose loft find. Mostly knackered but there you go. There were some musty dirty capes and i tempted to wash them...i was thinking if whacking them in the washing machine on a delecate wash low temp....or should i hand wash them?

Thoughts

regards chris

 

[x-pack]

Good question!

Never heard of anyone doing this. If it was say, a Han Jacket, or maybe a Leia Poncho I can't see any problem as long as you wash them one a very low temperature. Not sure what these things are made of but a hot wash may shrink or mis-shape them. Worth a try if you have a cape or something that's dirty anyway. Try something inexpensive first obviously.

Only thing I wouldn't touch is the ERG cape. Those things never go back on right.

Let us know how it went

 

[poncho]

i agree. I reckon that would frail away in the machine.

Actually the ones im gonna wash our more tougher material. Bib fortuna...and a couple of others...we shall see...

 

[lejackal]

I've never done it but could do with washing the white robe on my 12" Kenobi so very interested to hear how this goes. I would recommend one of those bags you use to keep socks separate though.

 

[poncho]

I know il tie them inside a sock

 

[Michael Sith]

Careful what colur sock you use :?

Pink capes :!: better using one of those wash bags, or the old fashioned way in the kitchen sink.

 

[BlueDog]

I'd be tempted to try and clean them by hand with a damp cloth first Chris. Not sure what type of fabrics were used in in some of the capes but from my experience in the upholstery game if it's anything like a Polyester/cotton mix or straight cotton it'll pucker up tighter than a fishes arsehole if fully submersed in water be it hot or cold.

Always best to try to dab clean with a cloth first bud.

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

I dare you to pick up some mini clothes hangers, put the cloaks on and go into a dry cleaners with them.

 

[BlueDog]

I dare you to pick up some mini clothes hangers, put the cloaks on and go into a dry cleaners with them.

:lol: :lol: :lol: There would NEED to be photos!

 

[paulcalf]

Let us know how you get on.

My childhood 12" luke's clothes are well dirty, i've been considering sticking them in the machine on delicate cycle

 

[poncho]

Im doing it tommorow mwahaha

 

[ODB]

I've washed several capes by hand with a small sprinkling of washing powder and they came up very nice. They don't seem to have suffered any lasting effects, I was gentle with them and allowed them to dry naturally (no radiators or hairdryers) and they don't seem to have shrunk, warped or frayed.

 

[mumbo]

Im doing it tommorow mwahaha

If successful you can start up a laundry service :wink:

 

[Section 8]

I would put any in a washing machine. I'd go vintage and wash in a slop stone.

 

[poncho]

And there in..mwahahaha 8)

 

[poncho]

Bollocks.....theyve escaped out the delicates bag. Ffs :? I didnt tie it very well...oh well

 

[BlueDog]

This is just ****ing surreal, hearing you discuss that your smalls have escaped from the delicates bag Chris in not something I thought I'd ever hear said on this forum. :lol:

 

[Clawrence]

Found the perfect thing

 

[Bonsai_Tree_Ent]

I had a prune face cape that seemed beyond saving - very manky. With nothing to lose I tossed it in the washing machine and actually it came out renewed and looking great!

 

[olisuds]

I soaked overnight and handwashed a couple of Yoda coats and they came out great. Some mild detergent or some hand soap should do the trick.