Washing & Garment Care

Outerwear

Can I wash my Lyn Oakes Overcoat or Raincoat?

All Lyn Oakes Overcoats and Raincoats are dry clean only

How should I look after my Lyn Oakes coats?

We advise for you to keep your outerwear on a well structured hanger, placed in a breathable suit carrier. Keeping the garments hung away from other garments is good, to protect the shape and allow the garment to air.

My coat got wet in the rain, what should I do?

Our coats are made mainly from natural wool fibres, therefor have a natural wicking system to the fabric. We advise the coat to be dried flat or hung in a warm room, not on or near any direct heat. The coat should be aired away from other garments for a few days until completely dry. If the garment is completely sodden wet, we would also advise having the garment dry cleaned as an extra precaution to keep it looking its best.

How do I give my outerwear a refresh?

Keeping your uniform in great condition should mean it can last several years. We advise using your uniform in rotation, wearing different looks as the season changes is a great way to do this and dress accordingly to the weather conditions. To give the look a boost, a dry clean should freshen it up from any scruffs. We also love using a three way brush in order to buff away any small marks in the cloth and removing lint build up. We also offer a repair service, where we can repair Lyn Oakes garments.

Bespoke Tailoring

Can I wash my bespoke suit?

Due to the delicate nature used in our bespoke tailoring, we advise that any Lyn Oakes bespoke garments are dry cleaned. This should keep the garment clean and fresh, without altering the look and feel of the chosen cloth and garment.

Can I wear a bespoke suit everyday?

Of course you can. We advise you let us know at an appointment the general purpose of the suit, so that we can help select a cloth according to your wearing requirements.

I've ripped my Lyn Oakes bespoke suit, what do I do?

We are here to help Monday to Friday. Our in-house workroom repair garments where we can, and a record of your chosen cloth and linings are kept on file. This allows us to hopefully replace and repair with the exact cloth or lining, or the nearest match.

Business Suits & Shirts

Do you have any business suits that can be washed regularly?

Yes, we have stock supported supplier options for a fully washable suits and dresses.

Can I machine wash my Lyn Oakes shirt?

Yes, our standard shirts can be machine washed. We advise you keep colours and white separate.

We now make bespoke shirts which we would advise you to take greater care with as a more premium product. These should be laundered professionally, or low hand wash cycle.

Top Hats

How do I look after my top hat?

Top hats are a luxury investment, and need special care to keep them looking their best. We advise to always keep your hat in a hat-box. We have developed our own Lyn Oakes hat boxes for carrying and protecting our hats, available on ourwebsite. Make sure you keep your hat brushed, de-linted and away from moths. If they get wet, dry in a warm, aired location, but not on direct heat.

Shoes

Can you repair my leather shoes?

Yes, we can handle the repair of both Loake and Barker shoes on your behalf if these were bought through Lyn Oakes. These are sent back to the retrospective supplier for a full service. Please contact our office for more details and costs.