Gammarelli Surplice - Dry Cleaned

[LoveOfLife1990]

Hello,

 This summer I went to Rome and couldn't resist going to Ditta Gammarelli's and Barbiconi where I bought a fairly inexpensive cassock and surplice. I bought my surplice from Gammarellis and it got a few wrinkles in it and a small incense charcoal stain. It has some lace at the bottom. I brought it to my nearby dry cleaners to have it dry cleaned. Should I have done that? Will a dry clean be alright considering the pre-made folds and lace?

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[Bonnie]

If you took it to a good dry cleaner, they would have told you in advance if they couldn’t clean it properly. As it is, you’ll just have to wait & see. And do let us know how it turned out!

 

[Don_Ruggero]

I would think you should not have a problem, presuming that the dry cleaner is competent. The items from Gammarelli are of high quality workmanship and should last a lifetime and beyond.

I shop at Barbiconi for my daily wear, such as the clerical shirt, and their products are reasonable quality for an economical price.

I trust that while between the two stores, you made it in to S. Maria Sopra Minerva. Not only is it a unique church in Rome, it enshrines the bodies of Saint Catherine of Siena and Fra Angelico as well as a sculptural masterpiece by Michelangelo…and, actually, the reconstructed but preserved room where Catherine died.

 

[LoveOfLife1990]

I would think you should not have a problem, presuming that the dry cleaner is competent. The items from Gammarelli are of high quality workmanship and should last a lifetime and beyond.

I shop at Barbiconi for my daily wear, such as the clerical shirt, and their products are reasonable quality for an economical price.

I trust that while between the two stores, you made it in to S. Maria Sopra Minerva. Not only is it a unique church in Rome, it enshrines the bodies of Saint Catherine of Siena and Fra Angelico as well as a sculptural masterpiece by Michelangelo…and, actually, the reconstructed but preserved room where Catherine died.

I did pass by that historic church! Sadly though, a wedding was taking place while I wandered by it and could not enter!