Shirts
Before Washing
Before washing your shirts we recommend that all buttons are unfastened to reduce pulling on the buttons seams. It is also preferable to wash Budd shirts inside out in order to protect the mother of pearl buttons from chipping on the washing machine's drum. Lastly remove any collar stiffeners.
Washing & Drying
Cotton shirts should be washed at 40 to 60 degrees Celsius (subject to the information on the care label). For those with an Eco conscience, the lower the temperature the better! Avoid tumble drying as the steel drum of the drier can have an adverse effect on the cuffs and collar points over time. Instead, shirts should be line dried until slightly damp, ready for ironing.
Shirts are best ironed when still a little wet. If the shirt is completely dry, dampen it a little with a spray bottle. Afterwards place the shirt in a plastic bag for thirty minutes. This will allow for optimum moisture distribution and make ironing easier.
Ironing
Ensure the shirt (including cuff buttons) is unbuttoned before ironing.
The easiest and quickest way to iron a shirt is to do so in the following order:
1. Start with the collar, followed by cuffs, sleeves, yokes, front panels and finally, the back panel of the shirt.
2. Collar - When ironing the collar start with the reverse side. Ensure it is moist on both sides and that any collar stays have been removed. Press until flat and dry before moving onto the front or top side. This is where attention to detail can make a real difference; the collar should be ironed from the end points to the centre. This will reduce crumpling at the collar’s edge. Be careful not to over-iron the collar points to avoid splitting.
3. Cuffs - These should be pressed in a similar fashion to the collar making sure the cuff points and edges are not over-ironed.
4. Sleeves - Start at the sleeve head and press in the direction of the cuff.
5. Yoke – Take one half of the back yoke and press. Then iron the same half of the yoke on the reverse side. Repeat for the un-ironed halves.
6. Front and back panels - Iron the front first, before progressing to the rear.
7.Finally, fasten the top button and hang your shirt ready for wearing.
Services
Alterations
Alterations to shirts, such as the lengthening and shortening of sleeves and the inclusion of darts are carried out at our Andover workshop. Please note that we carry out alterations on Budd shirts only, once altered shirts are non refundable or exchangable.
Repairs/Replacement Collars & Cuffs
We are able to carry out small repairs both in our Piccadilly and Andover workshop. This may vary from replacing buttons to affixing a new collar or cuffs to your favourite shirt.
Thinking of giving your favourite Budd shirt a makeover? Bring your shirts along to our Piccadilly store and take advantage of our offer of a free replacement button service with any repair this Summer. To arrange a repair please visit our Piccadilly store or contact us here. Please note that this offer is valid until the end of August and is applicable with repairs only. Please note for new collars and cuffs, where the matching of cloth is requested, a premium will be applied.
Monogramming
We offer a monogramming service. The majority of our customers opt for monograms to be embroidered onto the left breast of the shirt, however, we leave this to your discretion, appreciating that some or our overseas customers have a preference for adding them to the cuff or waist. Monogramming can be executed in a variety of colours and fonts. For more details and to order a monogram, please contact us online or feel free to pop into our London shop.