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Velvet fabric 'spotting' help

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by EmmaAlsop, Mar 27, 2020.

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  1. EmmaAlsop

    EmmaAlsop Registered Guest

    Hi everyone,

    I have found a beautifully constructed sky blue velvet dress that unfortunately has yellow/orange spotting throughout the fabric. I have no experience with velvet fabrics. Is this water marks, mold or rust or something else? Will a dry cleaner have any hope in removing them from the fabric? Do I have other options to clean it? I believe I shouldn't hand wash velvet. Thanks for your help
     

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    EmmaAlsop, Mar 27, 2020
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  2. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    Can you show the whole garment so we can see the age? And determine if it can be laundered.
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, Mar 28, 2020
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  3. Vinclothes

    Vinclothes Alumni +

    It looks like it could be rust spots.
    Marian
     
    Vinclothes, Mar 28, 2020
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  4. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    I have seen this happen to items that have been kept in trunks. I have had success with some velvets by hand washing it may change the texture some.
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Mar 28, 2020
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