Shirts Loses Color and Fit Spark Laundering Debate
In 18 months launderers report shirts fading tearing under gentle wash. Cotton Inc and a shirtmaker blame dry cleaning, while textile groups charge overseas dyeing shortcuts. Designers like Polo Ralph Lauren and Gitman Brothers show affected items as U.S. firms test yarn suppliers and await results.
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Statue of Liberty Skin Problems Remain After Renovation
New York AP reports despite a 66 million renovation the Statue of Liberty will still show dark streaks on the torch arm and black marks on the left cheek when rededicated in July. Pollution from Manhattan has darkened the copper skin and cannot be fully cleaned without risking damage to the statue.
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National Park Service
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Robert Balbolan
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