1. Aim to allow a week between wears of a suit to allow the fibres to rejuvenate. This will tend to prolong the life of the suit.
2. Lift your trousers at the knee to minimise stretching.
3. Leave your pockets largely empty, including of coins, your wallet and keys. Weight will both ruin the line of the suit and pull the fabric out of place.
4. Remove all objects from pockets before hanging to avoid bulging and sagging.
5. Use good quality hangers: Wooden is ideal.
6. Trousers may either be folded at the knee or hung from clips attached to the waistband.
7. Hang in a cool, fresh place with plenty of air space. This will give the fabric a chance to breathe, releasing odors and allowing the creases to drop out.
8. Ensure that there is an anti-moth strip in your cupboard.
9. Brush your suit downwards with a good quality clothes brush to remove dust from time to time.
10. Avoid dry cleaning any more frequently than is necessary; dry cleaning damages the fabric and shortens the life of your suit dramatically.
11. When storing for an extended period, be especially careful to ensure that the suit is clean and devoid of food particles or stains that insects might feed upon.
12. Remove your suit from the dry cleaning bag as soon as you have them home. If a bag is necessary, canvas is vastly superior.

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