What to Expect from Dry Cleaning Services for Designer and Custom Clothing in Highland Park
Dallas, United States - June 26, 2026 / Avon Cleaners /
Dallas, TX, June 26, 2026 – Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's December 2024 final rule regulating perchloroethylene, or PERC, in dry-cleaning operations, Avon Cleaners is alerting Park Cities residents that solvent selection remains a critical and often overlooked variable in designer garment care. The family-owned dry cleaning and garment care provider, serving Highland Park and University Park from its 6301 Hillcrest Ave location since 1968, is addressing what the regulatory shift means for owners of bespoke suits, silk evening wear, and fine knitwear as spring gala season, graduation events, and country club calendar dates bring formal wardrobes back into active rotation.
Why Standard Cleaning Falls Short for Designer Wardrobes
Designer and custom garments are at risk when cleaned incorrectly because their construction is fundamentally different from everyday clothing.
A tailored wool suit carries a structured canvas lining and hand-stitched lapels. Silk is color-sensitive and weakened by heat. Cashmere shrinks and felts with water washing. Beaded and embellished fabrics lose adhesives under high temperatures. These are not marginal differences. They determine how each garment must be handled from the moment it arrives for cleaning.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, spending on apparel and services, which includes dry cleaning, represented about 2.5% of average annual U.S. household expenditures in 2024. For households with designer wardrobes, the financial stakes of improper garment care are proportionally higher.
What Dry Cleaning Services Should Actually Include
Any professional dry cleaner in Highland Park, TX that residents trust for designer pieces should follow a process. Avon Cleaners’ process includes inspection and custom sorting, solvent cleaning, hand finishing, and a final quality check.
Every garment is examined before cleaning begins. Fabric type, construction, staining, and embellishments are all noted individually. Items are sorted by construction, not by color. This is where issues are caught before they become irreversible damage.
Solvent choice directly determines garment outcomes. For decades, the industry standard was perchloroethylene, or PERC. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies PERC as a likely human carcinogen and issued a final rule in December 2024 regulating its use, with a phaseout of PERC in newly acquired dry-cleaning machines already in effect.
The Hillcrest Ave location of Avon Cleaners uses SYSTEM K4, a 100% biodegradable solvent with no chlorinated compounds and no residual chemical odor. It is dermatologically tested and leaves no chemical residue on fabric. After cleaning, each garment is hand-finished using specialized pressing equipment. Machine pressing alone cannot restore drape and structure to tailored pieces. A final quality check confirms the result before any garment is packaged for return.
Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning and Same-Day Options Near Highland Park
For Park Cities residents attentive to what products come into their homes, options for eco-friendly dry cleaning in Highland Park, TX, matter beyond regulatory compliance. SYSTEM K4 is 100% biodegradable, carries no carcinogen classification, and leaves garments free of chemical odor or residue.
"We have customers bring in pieces worth several thousand dollars, and the first question they usually ask is whether we still use PERC," says Callie Godo, third-generation owner of Avon Cleaners. "That is exactly the right question to ask. But the solvent is only part of it. A well-made suit can still come back misshapen if the finishing is wrong. Every step in the process either protects the garment or puts it at risk, and that has been true since my grandfather opened this business."
The Hillcrest Ave location offers same-day dry cleaning in Highland Park, TX, subject to drop-off timing. Staffed hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. A 24/7 kiosk is available for drop-off and pickup outside staffed hours. This is also an accessible dry cleaner near SMU Dallas, within walking distance from campus and the surrounding neighborhood.
Schedule Pickup or Drop Off Designer Pieces
Highland Park and University Park residents can drop off garments at 6301 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, or schedule a pickup by Avon Cleaners. The pickup and delivery service covers Highland Park, University Park, Frisco, Plano, Addison, Las Colinas, Southlake, Grapevine, Trophy Club, Farmers Branch, Collin County, and the broader DFW Metroplex. Residents searching for the best dry cleaner in Highland Park, TX, may contact this dry cleaner at (214) 521-9927 or service@avoncleaner.com. Schedule online at account.mydrycleaner.com/AVONTX/.
About Avon Cleaners
Avon Cleaners was founded in 1968 by Karoly Godo and is now operated by third-generation owner Callie Godo. Serving the Park Cities and greater DFW Metroplex for more than five decades, the company operates two locations in Dallas: Hillcrest Ave at 6301 Hillcrest Ave and Lovers Lane at 4347 Lovers Lane. Services include dry cleaning, laundered shirts, wash/dry/fold laundry, professional laundry, suede and leather care, household items, commercial garment care, and wedding dress cleaning and preservation. The Hillcrest Ave location uses SYSTEM K4, a 100% biodegradable solvent with no chlorinated compounds. Pickup and delivery service is available across the DFW Metroplex.
Media Contact
Callie Godo
Owner, Avon Cleaners
Phone: (214) 521-9927
Email: service@avoncleaner.com
Website: https://avoncleaner.com/
Contact Information:
Avon Cleaners
6301 Hillcrest Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
United States
Callie Godo
https://avoncleaners.com/locations/hillcrest-ave-dallas/
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