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Conveniently Look Your Best

The polished professional, the stylish soccer mom, the chic young adult – whoever you are, you always look sharp. No unsightly wrinkles or stains on your clothing. Taking care of yourself means ensuring you always have clean clothing available to throw together your favorite look. The upside? You always look good. The downside? Keeping up with laundry and dry cleaning.

The busier you are, the more likely that tasks are pushed off – like dropping off your dry cleaning. At Bibbentuckers, we understand how the little things like having your favorite outfit clean and ready to go gives you peace of mind. We also know how busy your life is, and we kept it in mind when we created our delivery service.

You want convenience that does not cost you more for the sake of “convenience.” At Bibbentuckers, we put a lot of thought into what you need in a premier dry cleaning and laundry delivery service. Here is what we realized our customers really want to make their lives easier:

• Pickup and delivery at a pre-designated location, such as the back porch or garage entrance.
• Concierge pickup and delivery at your office or high-rise residence.
• Professional service with consistent pickup and drop-off times.

Perfect! We can do that easily at Bibbentuckers.

There are things are competitors do that we don’t feel is right for our customers. For example, at Bibbentuckers there is:

• No extra delivery charge – you pay one price whether you drop off or we pick up.
• No tiered pricing – we see other establishments charging a different amount for delivery services. Not at Bibbentuckers. The price is the price – walk in or drop off – period.
• No limits – you can have us pick up one item or multiple items.

We have our pickup and delivery routes already running smoothly, so please contact us to find out if we are going to be in your neighborhood or area of business soon.

You want to look good, but you don’t have to be inconvenienced to do so. Enjoy the experience! Contact Bibbentuckers and let us make it easy on you!

What do you consider when choosing a dry cleaner? Location? Pick-up and delivery options? Staff friendliness? The way your clothes are handled? Sure, all of these options make for a good dry cleaner. How about alterations? You might be thinking “Oh sure, for the occasional loose button or hem repair. But I must take my clothes to a professional tailor for more significant alterations.”

The holidays bring forth many emotions, some positive and some, well not so much. In spite of the stress of shopping, or preparing meals for visitors and families, we at Bibbentuckers believe this is the time to reflect on community. It’s time to think about how we can give to those who give to others. In the spirit of the season, we'd like to share how we give back.

Our charitable philosophy is to support organizations that benefit families in serious need, children's causes and cures for major terminal diseases.

Bibbentuckers has chosen several charitable organizations to support throughout the year. Your patronage helps us support these and many other charities: 

Attitudes & Attire™

Attitudes & Attire™ is a nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency. Our programs provide the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace.

Bibbentuckers three flagship locations (Lemmon/McKinney, Preston/Forest, and Park/Preston in Plano) accept gently used clothing, purses, and shoes to be donated to Attitudes & Attire. These items must be appropriate for the work place. For more information on appropriate clothing and accessories, please visit the Attitudes & Attire website.

”We are so grateful to Bibbentuckers for supporting our organization,” said Lyn Berman, founder and executive director of Attitudes & Attire. “It is through continued donations from the local community that we are able to successfully help women create a positive self-image and improve their job search skills.”

Lyn also noted that they have a great need for purses and gently used shoes - so check your closets and we will be glad to accept your donations!

Cattle Baron’s Ball

Known as the world’s largest single-night fundraiser for cancer research through the American Cancer Society, the Dallas’ Cattle Baron’s Ball has raised nearly $47 million in 39 years in its ongoing pursuit for a cure for cancer. The majority of the funds raised have gone to fund local cancer research at UT Southwestern Medical Center and University of North Texas Health Science Center. Learn more by visiting the Cattle Baron’s Ball website. 

Crystal Charity Ball

Since 1952, the sole purpose of The Crystal Charity Ball has been to aid, support and make contributions to children's charities in Dallas County.

As a nonprofit organization, independent of any national affiliation, members of The Crystal Charity Ball Committee have raised more than $100 million for more than 100 worthy beneficiaries over the past 59 years. For more information, please visit the Crystal Charity Ball website.

Additionally, Bibbentuckers has chosen numerous schools and organizations to receive donations for this year.

At Bibbentuckers, we believe that giving back is a critical component to supporting our community. Thank you for helping us give back!

It's that time of year - a chill in the air, pumpkins everywhere, fall colors popping up, and of course, Thanksgiving is almost here! November is a time of year when many of us reflect on what we are thankful for, often choosing to reach out to others and let them know why we are grateful. 

We thought about all the things we are thankful for, and at the top of the list? Our loyal customers! After all, you are the core that makes Bibbentuckers successful. We have so much to be thankful for, like:

• Loyal Customers - we want to thank you, see our special offer below! 
• Loyal Employees - Oscar, our employee who has been with us the longest, just celebrated his 15-year anniversary with Bibbentuckers. Plus, 75% of our employees have been with us for over 5 years! 
• Great Vendors and Partners - we have fantastic relationships with our vendors and partners who make us look good every day. 

What Are You Thankful For? 

We really want to know! That is why during the month of November, we invite you to come into Bibbentuckers and tell us what makes you thankful. Each location will highlight an area where our cherished customers can post why they are thankful. 

In return, we will give you 15% off a Bibbentuckers order in November. Can be applied to practically every service we offer, including: 

• Dry cleaning 
• Laundry service 
• Alterations 

We Are Thankful for You! We know you have choices for dry cleaning services, and we are truly thankful that you trust Bibbentuckers to care for your dry cleaning, laundry and alterations needs. Please stop by in November and let us know what you are thankful for.

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Offer expires November 30, 2011 - Not valid in combination with any other offer. One discount per customer on your next order dropped off during the month of November. Discount cannot be used on furs, rugs or leather. By sending us your story, you are giving Bibbentuckers permission to use your story for our website, social media, or any other marketing.

Now that the dog days of summer are at an end, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of fall. Changing leaves coupled with cool, crisp days make fall one of the best times of the year. Of course, it is also time to think about your wardrobe change, and what you need to prepare for those cooler evenings as we roll into winter. One of the consummate clothing items for fall and winter is a sweater. Sweaters are fashionable, practical and frankly, look fabulous!

When you start thinking about how long your sweaters have been out of commission for summer, it certainly makes you think about making sure they are clean and fresh for the season. There are plenty of opinions on how to handle cleaning sweaters; particularly whether or not to dry clean them. Following are some tips to consider when deciding how to get your sweaters ready for fall:

• Read the label - If the label recommends dry cleaning, then typically the fabric will respond better to that process. You will lengthen the life of your sweater while ensuring it keeps it shape.
• Are there spots? – If the sweater was inadvertently stored with a spot or two, then getting some professional help may be the only way to get that spot removed without ruining the color or fabric of your sweater.
• Sweater fabric – Sweaters come in all styles, shapes and fabrics. Thicker sweaters are more difficult to wash and dry on your own. Plus putting them in the washer or hand washing and wringing out can ruin their shape. Thicker sweaters deserve a little more care, so dry cleaning may be a good option.

Picking the Right Dry Cleaner

You want to select the right dry cleaner to handle your garments, and sweaters are certainly no option. Before dropping off your favorite sweaters at any dry cleaner, you should ask the following questions:

• Do you frequently handle designer or specialized fabrics? Make sure that the staff is good at reading the label directions and has the savvy to work with high-end designer labels.
• Do you provide small repairs and alterations for my sweater? If you want to look your best, the dry cleaner should help you do so. Ask if minor alterations can be made so you can get your sweater into tip-top shape.
• Can you wet wash my sweater rather than dry clean it? It’s nice to have options, especially if you have a thick sweater that should not be dry cleaned.
• How can I be sure you will not stretch my sweater? Good dry cleaners have specialized equipment to handle everything from the thickest to the most delicate sweaters. Make sure your dry cleaner will safely handle your sweaters.

Take the worry out of getting your sweaters cleaned and ready by using a premier dry cleaning service. Bibbentuckers can handle all your sweater needs and ensure that you get a beautiful garment when we are done. 

For more information, visit your local Bibbentuckers or visit our website at www.bibbentuckers.com. 

Have you ever purchased clothing that required special treatment, or spent a bit more than normal because you really loved a particular item? Obviously the care and treatment of a garment following the purchase is important. Appropriate care will lengthen its life and ensure that you continue to look fabulous in it!

How do you know who is the best to handle these special pieces? Ask the retailer. Retailers have to be very selective about the dry cleaner they use to handle their own garments. Obviously they would want to provide you with a referral to the dry cleaner that they have used either for their own personal needs or that the store uses – or both!

Bibbentuckers is a trusted partner of many high-end retailers. We have worked diligently to provide premier dry cleaning, laundry, stain removal and alteration services to many local retailers and commercial organizations. And our results speak for themselves!

“While many people might not consider a dry cleaner for their work out gear, at Nike we sell garments made from a multitude of fabrics. Some require special care, particularly for stain removal. We trust Bibbentuckers to care for our garments and are happy to refer our customers to them.”
Robbie Valdez, Store Manager, Nike Store – Northpark Center, Dallas, TX

“A white shirt is my own personal uniform, and they must be kept very white. I personally trust Bibbentuckers to handle my own cleaning needs. When it comes time to refer a client, I know Bibbentuckers will do a great job.”
Colleen Tishlias, Store Manager, Brooks Brothers, Dallas, TX

“We are thrilled with our relationship with Bibbentuckers! They make sure the tablecloths and linens in our building are always perfect and ready to go for any event. Plus, our building executives really appreciate the way Bibbentuckers takes great care of their garments and provides easy pickup and drop off service.”
Michelle Millward, Food Service Director, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Dallas, TX

“Appearances are so important, whether it is security officers’ uniforms or care and maintenance of the executives’ garments, we trust Bibbentuckers to ensure our items are always in tip top shape. They are easy to work with and always responsive to our needs.”
Justin Nagy, Director – Southwest Region, Andrews International, Addison, TX 

We believe in providing premier services to all our clients – individual, retailers or commercial – everyone receives our very best. Our clients enjoy many services through Bibbentuckers including:

• Alterations
• Dry cleaning
• Laundry
• Pick up and drop off service
• Stain removal

For more information, please visit your nearest Bibbentuckers location, or check out our website at www.bibbentuckers.com. We help keep your garments looking sharper, longer!

We recently got the following question on our website:

Can you please send me information on your dry cleaning and what makes it "environmentally safe"?

Here's the answer...

We’re glad you asked. We use state of the art equipment with Hydrocarbon as our cleaning solvent. Hydrocarbon system offers several environmental benefits. Just to mention a few, Hydrocarbon is an organic solvent that is safe for the environment. There are no known health hazards with Hydrocarbon usage, clothes get cleaner, brighter, softer and odor-free, and it is safe on beads, leather trims, and other plastic ornaments.

We also use wet-cleaning with biodegradable detergent. We recycle hangers and plastic to reduce waste.

Moreover, Bibbentuckers uses 30% less utilities than most drycleaners. We do this with our energy efficient equipment, and by practicing energy conservation.

Our customers have known this for years and many not only come because of our friendly service and quality cleaning, but also because we practice environmental friendly dry-cleaning. We encourage our customers to do the same by returning hangers and plastic covers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.

Preserving the memories of your wedding day is the primary reason you chose the best photographers and videographers to capture all those special moments. But preservation goes beyond just the pictures – it extends to maintaining your wedding dress as well. After all, you spent a lot of time and effort choosing just the right dress. And now you want to save it, perhaps for your own daughter. When deciding who to choose to preserve your wedding gown, why not ask the experts?

Asking those people who specialize in wedding gowns, accessories and event planning will give you the inside scoop on the best dry cleaner for your heirlooming process. These are the same people you trusted to help plan your wedding, so you know they are professional and have high standards. In the Dallas area, many of the premier providers of wedding services trust Bibbentuckers for their own bridal gown cleaning and alteration needs.

Our wedding partner vendors trust us because they have experienced first-hand our specialized bridal gown cleaning, heirlooming and alternation process. But don’t take our word for it. They are happy to provide their reasons for using and referring Bibbentuckers:

“We trust the care of our unique designs to the best. Bibbentuckers understands how to clean and alter the specialized fabrics we use in our wedding gowns, so we know they will care for our clients using the same intelligence and carefully designed process.”

Brides by Demetrios - Internationally recognized bridal gown designer

“Designing an unusual wedding experience means using uncommon materials, particularly when it comes to dresses. I know that Bibbentuckers can handle any type of fabric and designer label product with ease.”

Rachel Events – Uniquely Fabulous Weddings

“Providing a superior collection of bridal gowns and wedding dresses means carrying a varied number of styles to ensure our brides have their best dress. We know that Bibbentuckers' premier cleaning, alteration and heirlooming process provides the best for us and our clients.”

Circle Park Bridal – quality collection of bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses.

We appreciate our partners trust in us for their own bridal gown cleaning and preservation needs, and also are grateful for their trusted referrals.


 
We know that preserving your special day includes your wedding gown. Trust the dry cleaner that the experts use for cleaning and heirlooming – Bibbentuckers.

For more information, check out our website or contact the Bibbentuckers location nearest to you.

Summer is officially here, and with it, all the fun outdoor events. Unfortunately, you cannot wear your swimsuits and flip flops every day. There are times that you need to look  polished and professional, or chic and  polished for that big event.

Whether you have been working hard to have that swimsuit body, or you need to adjust a few items in your closet for a better fit, you know you can save money by having your items professionally altered. The next decision you must make is where to take your clothes, particularly those expensive, designer-label items, to ensure the alterations are done correctly. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just take them somewhere you already go, like your dry cleaners?

While having your dry cleaners perform alterations for you may save time, you will want to ask the following questions:

• Do they have professionals on staff?
• Do they understand how to handle and care for your expensive items?
• Do they provide full alterations or just an occasional button or hem?

At Bibbentuckers, we have full service alterations performed by our in-house professional alterations team. Our team handles more than buttons and hems. You can have your clothes altered and either pressed or cleaned and ready to go, all in one quick stop.

So, as you are sorting through your closet deciding what pieces you want to wear this summer, remember that you can come to us, your professional dry cleaners, and have your items altered by one of our remarkable alterations team.

Don’t need alterations? We also provide a press-only service that will have you in your summer clothes looking crisp, clean and ready to go.

Bibbentuckers provides both full-service dry cleaning and professional alterations. Our team receives thorough training to learn how to clean and alter your designer label items as well as to understand the nuances of cleaning, pressing and altering your best clothes. To learn more, please visit our website at www.Bibbentuckers.com.

The weather is warm, the trees are green, and it’s time to put your summer wardrobe front and center. But what about those winter clothes? When you are switching out your clothes, remember that the key to maintaining your winter wardrobe is to have items professionally cleaned and stored properly. What does that entail?

 First, make sure that your dry cleaner has knowledge of the various fabric cleaning requirements. You don’t want to trust your expensive winter clothing to just anyone. Second, make sure you have an option to store the clothing in appropriate bags. Choosing to store your winter clothes in the garment film bags typically provided can be disastrous. Why?

 Standard garment film bags used by dry cleaners contain the anti-oxidant butylated hydroxyl tolune (BHT). When BHT comes in contact with impurities in the air and then meets the moisture in your clothes, it can form a yellow stain that will transfer to the fabric. Choosing to leave them in the standard bags can cause mildew and staining. Therefore, you should remove your clothing from the garment film and dispose of them properly, such as through our recycling program.

 So what options do you have when you want to store clothing for a season? Bibbentuckers utilizes specialty bags that are designed for storing garments. These bags do not trap moisture, do not contain BHT, and also repel moths, ensuring your winter clothes are safe for storing until you are ready to use them again.

 Also, if you need to dispose of hangers or boxes, we provide recycling for these items in addition to the standard dry cleaning bags. We are dedicated to providing recycling services to honor our clients with the same commitment. In addition to reusing all the hangers that are brought in through our program, we donate all cardboard boxes to Treehugger Boxes and are an active participant in the
FabriClean Supply Poly Recycling Program, which allows us to take 100% of the garment film we collect to be recycled into other plastic products.

 Every ton of garment film collected helps save the equivalent of:
• 17 trees
• 380 gallons of oil
• 7000 gallons of water
• 4100 kilowatt hours of energy
• 89 cubic feet of landfill space

 When you decide to organize your closet space and store your winter clothes, remember Bibbentuckers. We are dedicated to ensuring your garments are stored properly so that they are ready to wear in the “next” winter. Furthermore, we provide recycling programs that support earth-friendly practices and give you a green option for disposing of extra hangers, boxes and garment film. To learn more, please visit our website at www.Bibbentuckers.com.