Drycleaning Storey. Clothing and other textiles for centuries were traditionally cleaned by washing in water, and indeed, even today this method is still a very successful way of maintaining the wearability of many garments. However, washing in water can be a problem because of the differing reaction to water on linings, interlinings and outer fabrics. Originally a satisfactory result could only be obtained by dismembering tailored garments washing each piece by hand and after pressing, reassembling the whole garment.

Undoubtedly only wealthier citizens could afford to have their clothes cleaned professionally.

Legend would have us believe that drycleaning was discovered spectacularly by accident.

The popular story within the drycleaning industry is that Frenchman, Jean-Baptiste Jolly, the owner of a Paris dyeworks operating under the name of Jolly-Berllin, made the discovery in 1825.

A servant in the Jolly household upset an oil lamp filled with camphene onto a table cloth. When the cloth dried over night Jolly was amazed to see that the area over which the camphene had spilled was so clean it showed up the dirtiness of the rest of the cloth.

Jolly quickly appreciated that such a process could be used to clean fabrics without wetting them with water, and the process not only removed oils and dirt but did not swell the fibres and made pressing and finishing easier and more efficent. The process was first known as french cleaning and eventually became known as drycleaning.

As with most legends, there is an element of truth behind the story. Where legend approaches fact is that a leading exponent of the technique of solvent immersion was indeed the aforementioned company of Jolly-Bellin.



Awards and Recognitions. Jetman Drycleaning are world leaders in Drycleaning innovation. First to introduce Pre-Paid Drycleaning to Australia, first to opperate 60 minute drycleaning, first to open Saturday and Sunday for processing, first to use the Red Box. Leaders in CO2 cleaning solvents, and the revolutionary iLSA ipura computerised cleaning process.

Past and present members of the DIA, IFI, DRIA, IDC, NCA, Sanitone, Australian Masters Drycleaners Association, Fellow with the Guild of Cleaners and Launders.

Awards and positions, President and Vice President of the Drycleaning Association, Drycleaner of the Year senior and jounior NSW and Australia. Chair of the Consumer Complaints Committee and Industrial Relations Committee. Members of the Textile Clothing and Footwear ITB, LITB, Standards Australia CS4 and TX18, TAFE teacher NSW, VIC and QLD, Drycleaning training consulant SA WA and ACT.

Jetman has also done restoration work for the Australian War Memorial, The National Gallery and consult to the NSW Police and AICCM (Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Marerial Inc).



Environmentally friendly drycleaning service. All drycleaning plastic, packaging, steel, wood and plastic hangers are made from recycled and recycleable materials. Water is reused up to nine time before being disgarded. All spotting and cleaning aids are bio-degradeable and non hazards. Electric energy is use throughout the plant, LED lighting is being gradualy introduced as another energy saving initiative.

 

Our commitment to sustainability. Drycleaners are the great recyclers, by choice and regulation they are industrial leaders in recycle, restore and reuse.



We’re part of the community. Jetman Pty Ltd and drycleaner4u.com.au support local community groups and organisations: Mayors Christmas Appeal, Rotary and Lions Clubs of the region, Luke Priddis Foundation, InnerWheel, CWA, Red Shield, Little by Little, RFDS, Newhaven Farm, Afford, Australian Red Cross, St John, RFS, Black Dog Ride, RuOK, Beyond Blue, Lifeline and Paint the Town ReAD and many more.

 

The team that cares. The Jetman team is lead by Kim and is supported by Jasmine, Linda and Vicky.



Open 24/7. World leaders with the use of the RED BOX. The Box that never sleeps.