Del Arbour - Swarovski Crystals

What are Swarovski crystals?

Swarovski is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of cut crystal, and a long-standing business partner for creative solutions for the jewelry and fashion industries, as well as for interior décor and home accessories. Fashion luminaries such as Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli and Dior all used Swarovski crystals and today’s international design stars like Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Roberto Cavalli, as well as many young creators continue to rely on Swarovski for its innovative and high quality products and service.

Why buy Swarovski?

Swarovski Austrian Crystal is the finest quality, full-lead crystal you can find. Swarovski crystals are faceted with tremendous precision, creating beautiful prisms. These crystal gemstones come in an extensive range of shapes, sizes and colors. Swarovski Crystal is truely unmatched in quality and distinction, and have been producing crystals for over 100 years.

Swarovski represents the height of unmatched quality, unique variety, crystalline brilliance, latest trend information and cutting edge innovations. Discerning consumers value Swarovski products and services. Exceptional crystal purity and cutting precision guarantee exclusivity and quality beyond compare.

What is the difference between "Hot Fix" and "Flatback" crystals?

Hot fix crystals are flat backed embellishments with a heat sensitive glue on the back. When heated, this patented heat sensitive glue melts and forms a permanent bond on porous surfaces. On rigid surfaces, the durability will vary.

Flatback crystals are Swarovski crystals without any glue on the back. Special glue, E6000, can be used to attach these crystals.

Del Arbour recommends first testing the surface first to determine if the adhesion will be satisfactory before continuing with your crystal project.

How do I care for my Swarovski crystals?

Washing: Turn inside out before washing and select a mild wash cycle and a mild detergent. To ensure that the crystals will not be damaged during the washing process, cover them with a soft washing bag. Do not use chlorine bleach!

Drying: Turn fabric inside out before drying. Dry at a warm temperature with reduced thermal load. To ensure that the crystals will not be damaged during the drying process, cover them with a soft washing bag.

Ironing : Iron at a warm temperature using the setting "wool/silk/polyester/viscose". Please note that the glue is reactivated when ironing.

Perchlorethylene cleaning is possible.

Questions?
Remember, we are available 9-5 EST by phone 800-417-0773 or 24 hours by fax (203) 882-8503 or e-mail for questions, problems, or special requests. Please do not hesitate to contact us-we want your feedback, comments and suggestions.

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Swarovski Crystals
What are Swarovski crystals? Swarovski is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of cut crystal, and a long-standing business partner for creative solutions for the jewelry and fashion industries, as well as for interior décor and home accessories. Fashion luminaries such as Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli and Dior all used Swarovski crystals and today’s international design stars like Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Roberto Cavalli, as well as many young creators continue to rely on Swarovski for its innovative and high quality products and service. Why buy Swarovski? Swarovski Austrian Crystal is the finest quality, full-lead crystal you can find. Swarovski crystals are faceted with tremendous precision, creating beautiful prisms. These crystal gemstones come in an extensive range of shapes, sizes and colors. Swarovski Crystal is truely unmatched in quality and distinction, and have been producing crystals for over 100 years. Swarovski represents the height of unmatched quality, unique variety, crystalline brilliance, latest trend information and cutting edge innovations. Discerning consumers value Swarovski products and services. Exceptional crystal purity and cutting precision guarantee exclusivity and quality beyond compare. What is the difference between "Hot Fix" and "Flatback" crystals? Hot fix crystals are flat backed embellishments with a heat sensitive glue on the back. When heated, this patented heat sensitive glue melts and forms a permanent bond on porous surfaces. On rigid surfaces, the durability will vary. Flatback crystals are Swarovski crystals without any glue on the back. Special glue, E6000, can be used to attach these crystals. Del Arbour recommends first testing the surface first to determine if the adhesion will be satisfactory before continuing with your crystal project. How do I care for my Swarovski crystals? Washing: Turn inside out before washing and select a mild wash cycle and a mild detergent. To ensure that the crystals will not be damaged during the washing process, cover them with a soft washing bag. Do not use chlorine bleach! Drying: Turn fabric inside out before drying. Dry at a warm temperature with reduced thermal load. To ensure that the crystals will not be damaged during the drying process, cover them with a soft washing bag. Ironing : Iron at a warm temperature using the setting "wool/silk/polyester/viscose". Please note that the glue is reactivated when ironing. Perchlorethylene cleaning is possible. Questions? Remember, we are available 9-5 EST by phone 800-417-0773 or 24 hours by fax (203) 882-8503 or e-mail for questions, problems, or special requests. Please do not hesitate to contact us-we want your feedback, comments and suggestions.