Velvet On The Playa

Trieste · Post by **Trieste** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:46 pm

How well does velvet (of any kind) hold up to the dust? I know a hooded cloak of velvet would never be the same again, but what kind of different are we talking about?

I'm looking for tricks and tips about cleaning it when I get home, and would also like to hear some experiences.

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:17 pm

Do you know what your velvet is made of? Some velvet has to be dry cleaned, some can be washed.

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:21 pm

Panne and stretch velvet wash well, I've had no problems with either. "Real" silk velvet? I'd be nervous.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:02 am

Stick to Underground. Avoid Velveeta.

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:23 pm

I take a cotton velvet heavy cape - gorgeous! - I scotchgard it before going(so it's good for *rain* too) and take it to the cleaners when I get home...eight years later it's still beautiful!

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:26 pm

Elvis is dead. That is all.

phil · Post by **phil** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:01 pm

"No, Elvis is not dead. He just went home. "

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:06 pm

Wondering what Elvis is doing now?

Digging furiously six feet up.

Post by **mdmf007** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:49 pm

29 years - youd think he would be able to eat that much dirt.