| cl | | | | sharp and clean look. In the 1800âs, it |
| Whether you give your shirts to the dry cleaner or | | | | became stylish to starch both the collar and the |
| you launder them yourself, you will have to ask | | | | sleeve cuffs of the shirts as these are the two parts |
| yourself this question: âShould I starch my | | | | that stand out when one is wearing a jacket. |
| shirts?â As with most questions, there is no | | | | Why should I use starch?The main advantage of |
| definitive answer, but I hope this guide will help you | | | | using starch is that it will give your shirt a crisp look |
| make a decision thatâs right for you. | | | | which will in turn make you look nice and sharp. |
| What is starch anyway? | | | | Starch also provides a few side benefits. It can help |
| Laundry starch is prepared by mixing a vegetable | | | | the creases on your shirtâs sleeves last |
| starch, a white powder usually from corn, with water. | | | | longer throughout the day. It also protects your |
| It first became popular in 16th century Europe as it | | | | fabrics from stains. |
| was used to stiffen the collars of the wealthy for a | | | | |