Care & Maintenance of Garments
For all Jusi fabric & Piña fabric Barongs, dresses, etc. with embroidery:
Please wash Brand new Barongs before use!
NO dry cleaning!
NO machine washing!Recommended cleaning method for all jusi fabric & piña fabric garments:
- Hand washing
a.) Soak garment in mild detergent/cold water solution to free up dirt or stains. If needed, brush off remaining or stubborn dirt, and then rinse.
-Hand-embroidered Barongs, however, should not be scrubbed.
-A Piña Barong that has turned yellow may be washed with diluted vinegar and soaked overnight. The acid in the vinegar helps remove the yellowish stain.
b.) When rinsing the Barong, do not squeeze or twist the fabric.
c.) Drip dry on a non-metal hanger, buttoning it from top to bottom, maintaining its normal shape
d.) Iron the Barong with a dry iron on low - medium heat, while barong is still a little bit wet (but not soaking or dripping).- Your local cleaner may offer non-chemical cleaning for delicate fabrics (i.e. silk) like jusi or piña. Make sure your local cleaner has experience with cleaning garments of jusi or piña fabric before entrusting your garment with him/her.
Recycling the Old Barong
If one happens to own an old barong, he or she can recycle the collar and cuffs. One may also re-dye/ re paint it to any desired color. The possibilities are actually unlimited, caring for the barong tagalong then and now may chart avenues for one’s creative fulfillment