This
blue, silk sleeveless blouse with smocked waistband has various beaded trim at
the neckline and upper bodice area. The care label recommends dry cleaning.
When
this blouse is dry cleaned, some of the beaded trim is adversely affected. The flat
oval beads partially dissolve. Additionally, a loss of color/finish/sheen can develop
on all of the beads. This creates objectionable discoloration and staining in
the areas adjacent t o the beaded trim.
Bead
damage of this type can occur in the first dry cleaning process, or be
progressive over several dry cleanings.
ZIPS Tip: Beaded trim looks great and can add
sparkle and swag to your garments. Be aware that all beads are not created
equal and some can dissolve in dry cleaning solvent, no heat required.
Unfortunately there are not accurate methods of testing beads to determine if
they durable to cleaning.
Since 1972 the Federal government has required
all manufacturers to provide at least one safe cleaning method. Since this blue
silk beaded blouse was unable to withstand the manufacturers’ recommended
cleaning method the garment is defective and should be returned to the store or
manufacturer.
DLI also pointed out that Bebe is not knowingly or continually producing defective goods. While this silk blouse with beaded trim is defective, that does not mean any other garments from Bebe are defective.
Brand Name: Bebe
RN#: 86017
Bebe Studio
Manufacturing
400 Valley Drive
Brisbane CA 94005
400 Valley Drive
Brisbane CA 94005
Ph. 877-232-3777 or 415-715-3900
