You want to take care of that special garment that
means so much to you so you take it to the dry cleaners. Unknown to you, it is
immersed in a harmful dry cleaning chemical called Perchloroethylene, commonly
called Perc. You get the dry cleaned garment, and the traces of Perc are home
with you. Little by little, Perc is evaporated into our air and we breathe it
in. It touches our skins. It is thrown into our rivers.
With this looming environment and health concerns,
fashion designers, stylists, and enthusiasts have realized it is time to take a
step forward towards sustainability in fashion and garment care.
Reviva Luxury Garment Care is wet cleaning. It cleans
even the most sensitive dry clean only fabrics using only water and
biodegradable cleaners to delicately protect your special clothes while
protecting the environment.
Reviva brings Wet Cleaning Technology, invented by Kreussler
Textile Care of Germany, to the Philippines and was officially launched during
the event dubbed as “The Clean Launch” on January 28, 2020 in The Podium,
Ortigas.
Over the years, studies have shown evidence of hazards brought
by Perc-driven dry cleaning. Perc leads to health risks such as dizziness,
drowsiness, headaches, loss of consciousness, limited memory loss, skin
blistering, and visual and coordination issues. Prolonged exposure increases the
risk of cancer. Improper disposal of Perc also poses environmental risks. While
USA and Europe has seen the dangers of using Perc, in the Philippines, most dry
cleaners still use it.
Reviva’s wet cleaning technology uses water and a cleaning agent
called Lanadol to bring life to every fiber of the garment. Unlike laundry, wet
cleaning uses special equipment that precisely controls the process.
Reviva allows processing all kinds of fabrics with different
construction and trimmings so the most delicate and elaborate garments are
taken care of. This includes haute couture, bespoke suits and tuxedos, dresses
and baby garments, evening wear, bridal and ball gowns, wool, cashmere and
garments with linings, beadwork and sequins. And yes, it cleans even leather
and silk.
The fashion industry now shifts towards sustainability without
sacrificing creativity and quality. In the Philippines, Reviva helps the
industry and you to be at the frontline of this movement.
“We believe that it’s not enough that your
garment looks clean. In Reviva, we check everything to make sure you get a
garment that is safe from harmful chemicals and feels better when worn. Reviva gives
you back your special garments making sure you would love to see, smell and
touch and wear them again,” she added.
Some of the notable fashion designers
that have been served by Reviva since it's soft launch were Francis
Libiran, Happy Andrada, Renee Salud, Hannah Kong, Ryan Uson-Ablaza as well as
RTW shops like Suit it up.
Reviva’s
services are available in its three strategically located shops in Venice
Luxury Residences, McKinley; Aspire and Dream Tower, Eastwood; and The Podium,
Ortigas. Customers can also book online to avail pick up and deliver services.
Visit www.reviva.com.ph
or like and follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/revivaph/ and
Instagram page at www.instagram.com/revivaph.