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HolmansUKLTD

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Protecting Silk
« on: October 01, 2004, 09:05:39 pm »
Ive been asked to protect some fine silk furniture, i have purchased some solugard from solutions and have had some great results on carpets and fabrics but do any of you out there use solugard on silk?

And before anyone states the ovbious about testing i havent tested yet as im waiting for a sample to arrive but the client is very demanding and i may have to go before i get the sample ??? If that makes sense.

Regards

Nick
Surreys No1 Carpet & Upholstery cleaner
Surreys No1 Dart player
IICRC water restoration Technician

Nigel_W

Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2004, 10:28:46 pm »
Nick,

I would not recommned solugard for silk. There is too much risk that the application of a water based protector will lead to water spots on the silk unless you can guarantee that your sprayer will mist without droplets. It seems unnecassary to use Solugard, as a solvent protector such as Fabric Seal will do the job well with much less risk. yYou are also increasing the risk of application problems, with Solugard ,as it requires a mist with water first followed by 3 applications of solugard. Fabric Seal requires only 1 coat.

I did this year do a house full of silk and velvet furniture with Solugard. With hindsight I felt I was taking too much risk and would not take this route again. I did not have any problems but feel that this was more by luck than good judgement.

Nigel

HolmansUKLTD

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Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2004, 10:41:02 pm »
Hi Nigel

I was a bit worried about spraying a fine mist of water over the fabric first. i have an electronic multisprayer with an 8001 spray tip it is very good and dosent drip at all so i may take your advice and use a solvent based protector......... Unless i get any other offers ;D

Nick
Surreys No1 Carpet & Upholstery cleaner
Surreys No1 Dart player
IICRC water restoration Technician

Derek

Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2004, 06:06:59 am »
Nick

I totally agree with Nigel...I have treated silk fabrics in the past (and more recently come to think of it) including Moire silk without problems..
Yes, I tested first and I used a solvent based protection treatment

Derek

Doug Holloway

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Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2004, 08:24:07 am »
Nick,

I too would use a solvent based protector on silk , afterall this is what they are designed for.

If you used a water based protector and had a problem 'you would not have a leg to stand on' , as every one knows 'you do not use water on Silk'.

What advantage is there for water based apart from the cost?

Cheers,

Doug

HolmansUKLTD

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Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2004, 09:16:27 am »
I take it by your reply Doug you havent used solugard? i could be wrong :-[
It has nothing to do with cost, its the nano technology which to me is the selling point
and a safer option as regards to health I think.

And as EVERYONE knows you do not use water on silk this product is usable on dry clean only fabrics Hence my original post has anyone used Solugard on silk?

The reason there is a little confusion is Nick at solutions has said it can be used im just a little warey ::)
Check the solutions website and click nanotechnology to see what i mean . This will prove im not going mad ;D

Regards
Nick
Surreys No1 Carpet & Upholstery cleaner
Surreys No1 Dart player
IICRC water restoration Technician

Doug Holloway

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Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2004, 09:22:58 am »
Nick,

You are right I have not used solugard.

Ignoring the jargon , do you think it gives a better protection than the flourocarbon treatments and if so why.

Sorry if that sounds a bit like an exam question ;D

Cheers,

Doug

Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2004, 12:40:26 pm »
Hi Doug

why not try some then you can decide for yourself!

as to application to silk, If Solugard is applied as directed with the correct equipment it does exactly what it says on the label, and it does NOT damage the surface to be coated.

It can be seen at carpex on samples of various textiles including Sizal

Best regards Nick

Doug Holloway

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Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2004, 01:01:11 pm »
Nick,

I'll certainly have a look at Carpex.

Are you planning any other demo's?

Cheers,

Doug

Re: Protecting Silk
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2004, 01:25:40 pm »
Hi Doug

Yes quite a few, Nano technology , on both textiles and glass, poss some graffiti removal, and SPC (super pad cahrly with our new machine.

look forward to seeing you there

Best regards Nick