OEcotextiles

Indulgent yet responsible fabrics

PERC – PCE – perchloroethylene

O Ecotextiles (and Two Sisters Ecotextiles)

The solvents used in dry cleaning establishments have long been known to effect human health. Perchloroethylene  –  also called perchlorethylene, tetrachloroethylene, tetrachlorethylene, PCE, or PERC – is used for dry cleaning clothing and  fabrics. Perc removes stains and dirt without causing clothing to shrink or otherwise get damaged. You know that sweetish smell from a newly …

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