How to get rid of tiny loose particles shaking free from vintage garment?

[DaisyandStella]

Good morning!
I have a vintage garment from the 1960s that appears to be made of a polyester type of fabric with a fitted nylon lining. I noticed tiny particles escaping from the garment when I moved it around. I shook it outside and more particles were released. I think this is from the fitted nylon lining. Does anyone know if there is any way to remove 'loose' particles from vintage garments? If I remove the lining would that help? I'm assuming the particles are a result of the fabric breaking down?

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated, thank you!

 

[northstarvintage]

Unfortunately it's "devil dust."

Here's a helpful article about it from our own Nicole of Circa Vintage....

http://circavintageclothing.com.au/2011/10/25/the-perils-of-vintage-devil-dust/

 

[DaisyandStella]

Unfortunately it's "devil dust."

Here's a helpful article about it from our own Nicole of Circa Vintage....

http://circavintageclothing.com.au/2011/10/25/the-perils-of-vintage-devil-dust/

Darn it! Such a cute skirt too..oh well it's not worth contaminating the others and I don't think i want my dryer full of dusty particles. Thanks for the quick response Susan!

 

[northstarvintage]

I've had my heart broken MANY times by Devil Dust!

 

[Pinkcoke]

It depends if it was an interlining or the lining itself - either way the only thing to do is remove it, either by opening a seam and shaking it outside then hoovering carefully or removing the lining as you say.