B-15 jacket cleaning

[rendalen]

Hello
I am relativly New to the forum, first post today. And i wanted to say hello to all.
I have a question on cleaning a Repro b-15 jacket With wool alpaca liner. Is it possible to hand Wash gently With woolite and Cold water or do i have to get it dry cleaned.

 

[robrinay]

If it's a repro then you'd be advised to find the care label and see what the manufacturer recommends.

 

[rendalen]

It is an Eastman B-15 and it says dry cleaning . I was just wondering if it could be handwashed since many jackets that say dry cleaning can be gently handwashed.

 

[robrinay]

As you probably know, different fabrics shrink at different rates when washed in water. Consequently, garments made of a combination of different materials are frequently marked 'dry clean only' to avoid the risk of the garment becoming distorted by washing in water (wobbly zippers tight knitted cuffs and waist band etc. etc.). If it was a cheap easily replaceable jacket it might be worth risking but as it's an expensive Eastman it's not really worth the risk.

 

[rendalen]

Yes i see Your point. Dry cleaning it is then. Thank you for the advise.

 

[Peter Graham]

When I owned a Buzz Rickson B-10 I used to wash it in the machine regularly, on a cool cycle. Never had any problems.