Dry cleaning Kolkata. Silk saree dry cleaning Kolkata. Bridal lehenga dry cleaning Kolkata. Sherwani dry cleaning Kolkata. Hydrocarbon dry cleaning Kolkata. Perc dry cleaning Kolkata. Leather suede dry cleaning Kolkata. The Swiss Laundry since 2013.
Exclusive Dry Cleaners · Kolkata · Est. 2013
Trained experts in Kolkata for designer wear, heirloom pieces and heavily embroidered garments since 2013. Hydrocarbon or Perc — the solvent is chosen for the fabric. Never by default.
A grandmother's
Banarasi saree.Woven in Varanasi. Worn at her wedding.
Kept in a trunk
for thirty years.Never cleaned. Never trusted to anyone.
Her granddaughter
brought it to us.The most precious thing the family owned.
We assessed the fabric.
We chose Hydrocarbon.We understood what this meant.
Only clean.Details representative of garments handled since 2013.
On drying, the fibre contracts — but not to its original shape. Shrinkage and structural damage cannot be undone.
Zari, zardozi and sequins contract at different rates. Borders pucker. Stones loosen. Damage is now permanent.
Dye molecules migrate as the fibre swells. Often invisible until the fabric dries completely.
The fibre absorbs water and expands in diameter. Weave tension changes across the entire fabric.
Water molecules enter directly into the silk fibre structure. Entry begins immediately on contact.
The fibre is clean. Structurally identical to how it arrived. Embroidery intact. This is why dry cleaning exists.
Colour molecules bonded into the fibre remain completely undisturbed. The silk exits the same colour it entered.
Oils and contamination dissolve into the solvent and are carried away. The fibre is untouched.
The fibre diameter stays exactly unchanged. Weave tension is completely preserved throughout.
Solvent surrounds the silk fibre from outside. It never penetrates the fibre structure at any point.
"This is why dry cleaning exists. Not as a premium option.
As the only safe choice for silk, embroidery and structure."
The expertise
Hydrocarbon dissolves oils and surface contamination without penetrating the fibre deeply. The safest choice for any garment where preserving colour, lustre, texture and embellishment is non-negotiable. Lower evaporation temperature means less heat stress on delicate constructions.
Used forOur first choice for delicate fabrics. Chosen when preservation matters more than cleaning power.
Perc penetrates fabric more deeply, making it more effective against heavy soiling, oil-based stains and ground-in contamination. The professional standard for structured tailoring and formal wool. Chosen only after fabric assessment confirms suitability.
Used forThe professional standard for structured garments and heavy soiling. Never applied without assessment.
What we clean
The most revered silks in India. Zari borders, intricate weaves and natural dyes that water would bleed instantly. Every piece is colour-tested before cleaning and handled flat throughout.
Method chosen at assessment Hydrocarbon dry cleaningColour-fastness tested before every cycle. Zari border assessed individually.
The lightest and most unforgiving of fabrics. Any heat or mechanical stress destroys them permanently. Reduced temperature, reduced pressure, minimal cycle time.
Method chosen at assessment Hydrocarbon — reduced parametersHandled flat throughout. Never tumbled. Lowest possible heat.
The most complex garment we receive. Zari, zardozi, sequins, stones, mirrors — each embellishment type requires a different protocol. Your explicit approval required before proceeding.
Method chosen at assessment Hydrocarbon dry cleaningIndividual assessment mandatory. Explicit approval required.
Structured, lined, often heavily embroidered. Collar, chest, shoulders and embroidery each handled separately. We never flat-press a sherwani.
Method chosen at assessment Hydrocarbon or Perc — assessed per piecePressing uses shaped forms. Collar and embroidery handled separately.
Water causes wool to felt and shrink irreversibly. Even a single wash can permanently alter the cut of a tailored suit. Cashmere is even more vulnerable.
Method chosen at assessment Perc or Hydrocarbon — by soil levelNever agitated. Flat-dried on shaped forms. Suit canvas preserved.
Garments by India's and the world's most celebrated designers arrive regularly. We do not name them. Each piece is treated as if it cannot be replaced — because it cannot.
Method chosen at assessment Assessed individually — no standard protocolPre-cleaning consultation available. Individual assessment mandatory.
Pile crushing is permanent and invisible until pressing. Velvet must never be flat-pressed. Steam finishing on a vertical frame, pile brushed in direction before and after cleaning.
Method chosen at assessment Hydrocarbon dry cleaningSteam-finished vertically only. Pile direction maintained throughout.
Leather needs conditioning after cleaning; suede needs nap restoration. Each piece assessed for colour, finish type and hardware before any process begins.
Method chosen at assessment Specialist leather protocolConditioning and nap restoration included. Hardware protected.
Dry cleaning delivers a crisper finish, longer-lasting press and no shrinkage risk in formal-cut pieces where fit is precise.
Method chosen at assessment Perc or wet cleaning — by garment and soilDry cleaning delivers superior press on formal-cut pieces.
Every garment receives a full assessment before any process begins — fabric composition, colour stability, embellishment type and previous treatments. The assessment and the cleaning method are one decision, not two.
Hydrocarbon or Perc is decided per garment, every time, based on fabric assessment. A dry cleaner that uses only one solvent for everything is not choosing a method. They are applying a convenience.
The person who cleans is never the person who inspects. A dedicated QC team member checks stain resolution, colour uniformity, fabric integrity and finish quality before any garment moves to pressing.
"Correctly dry cleaned garments can retain their original quality through fifty or more cleaning cycles.
The key word is correctly."
The Swiss Laundry · Kolkata · Est. 2013
Results vary by fabric type, garment construction and embellishment. Assessment at intake determines the correct method for each piece.
From Indian couture to international fashion houses — each piece assessed individually, cleaned to its own protocol.
Heirloom pieces, vintage textiles, garments that belong to family history.
Over 1,50,000 customers across dry cleaning, laundry, carpet care and stain removal.
Stain resolution, colour uniformity, fabric integrity and finish — checked before pressing and after.
Read our short Field Guide to dry cleaning. Six chapters. What dry cleaning is, how solvents work, what goes wrong when the wrong method is used, and how to read a care label. Free.
The twelve-step process
Booking · Collection · Intake · Fabric Assessment · Stain ID · Your Approval
Dry Cleaning — Hydrocarbon or Perc, chosen at assessment
Stain Treatment · Independent Quality Inspection
Steam Pressing · Final Check · Delivery to your door
Doorstep pickup across Kolkata · Mon–Sat 10AM–5PM · Personally confirmed by our team
Est. 2013
