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Why 5àsec

The difference between a clean and a standard

Anyone can wash a shirt. Protecting a silk saree, lifting a wine stain without a halo, and handing back every garment you dropped off — that is a method. It is what the world’s No.1 has done the same way, in every outlet, since 1968.

World's No.1

in professional textile care

Since 1968

Paris, then the world

2,200+ stores

across 33 countries

5 continents

1M+ customers served

2200+Stores globally58Years of excellence1M+Customers served285K+Garments processed daily2200+Stores globally58Years of excellence1M+Customers served285K+Garments processed daily

Why it matters

What professional textile care actually protects

Not every garment needs it — but the ones you care about do. Five reasons the method earns its place.

Your best pieces last longer

Suits, silk sarees, lehengas and winter coats are an investment. Correct cleaning and finishing add years to how long they look their best.

Stains read, not guessed

A diagnosed stain lifts cleanly. A guessed one sets, spreads or fades the fabric around it. Knowing the difference is the whole job.

No colour bleed, no shrink

Colourfastness and fibre are checked before cleaning, and reds, whites and delicates are handled apart — the mistakes that ruin a garment are designed out.

The difficult items, handled

Leather, suede, shoes, bags, carpets, curtains and upholstery need dedicated machinery and trained hands — the work most local cleaners turn away.

Gentler on you and the planet

Eco-friendly detergents and solvent-free processes are used wherever the fabric allows, so care for the garment does not come at the cost of your skin or the environment.

A fair comparison

The 5àsec method, beside the corner dry cleaner

Not a slight on anyone — simply what a professional standard adds at each stage of a garment's care.

The 5àsec method
An ordinary dry cleaner

Garment tracking

Every item tagged and audited in, checked against the ticket out

Loose bundles, easy to mix up or misplace

Stain treatment

Stain and fabric diagnosed, then spotted by hand with the matched agent

One general process for everything

Clean method

Solvent or water chosen per garment; delicates kept apart

Often a single machine and cycle for the lot

Finishing

Professional steam finishing to restore shape and drape

Basic press

Quality control

A second inspection before anything is returned

Rarely a second check

Difficult items

Leather, suede, shoes, bags, carpets and furnishings all handled

Usually declined

Standards

One global method, the same in every 5àsec outlet since 1968

Varies shop to shop

Our promise

What you can count on

Three commitments that hold for every garment, in every outlet, whatever it is and whatever the turnaround.

Inspected before we start

Fabric, colour and stains are read first. If something cannot be treated safely, we tell you before we begin, not after.

Checked before it leaves

A second inspection against your audit ticket. If a garment is not right, it is re-processed rather than returned.

Tagged so nothing is lost

Every item is tracked from the counter to collection, so your garments come back to you — all of them.

Eco-responsible care

Care for the garment, and for what's around it

Professional care can be the lighter option. Efficient machinery, gentler chemistry and less waste are part of the group's journey toward carbon neutrality.

Less water, less energy

Modern machinery and tuned programmes use water and energy efficiently — a professional clean that is lighter on resources than it looks.

Eco-friendly, solvent-free where possible

Eco-friendly detergents and solvent-free processes are used wherever the fabric allows, gentler on skin and on the environment.

Less waste, fewer single-use plastics

Reducing waste and phasing out single-use plastics is part of the group's journey toward global carbon neutrality.

Not only for wardrobes

The same standard scales to businesses that live or die on presentation — hospitality, corporate teams, retail and fashion. Contracts are built around each business, so terms are agreed directly with your local outlet.

Talk to us about B2B
  • Hospitality

    Hotels, restaurants and clubs — linen, uniforms and guest garment care to a consistent standard.

  • Corporate & offices

    Executive wardrobe care and office pickup, so professional dress is one less thing to manage.

  • Retail & fashion

    Pre-sale garment care and B2B2C partnerships with brands that care how their pieces are looked after.

  • Workwear contracts

    Recurring uniform and workwear cleaning for teams, on a schedule that suits the business.

Straight answers

Why it’s worth it

See exactly how it’s done, then find the store that will do it for you.

Why choose professional textile care over a local dry cleaner?

Professional care diagnoses the fabric and each stain before treating it, chooses the right clean per garment, keeps delicates and colours apart, finishes with professional steam and checks the result twice. It also handles the items most local shops decline — leather, suede, shoes, bags, carpets and furnishings — and follows one method in every outlet.

What makes 5àsec different from an ordinary dry cleaner?

One global method, applied the same way in every outlet since 1968, with garment tracking, stain-by-stain treatment, fabric-matched cleaning, professional finishing and a second quality check. It is the difference between a routine and a standard.

Is 5àsec’s cleaning eco-friendly?

Eco-friendly detergents and solvent-free processes are used wherever the fabric allows, and the brand works to reduce water and energy use, cut waste and phase out single-use plastics as part of a journey toward carbon neutrality.

Does 5àsec offer services for businesses?

Yes. Beyond households, 5àsec serves hospitality, corporate offices, retail and fashion, and runs recurring workwear and uniform contracts, all to the same professional standard.

How much does 5àsec cost?

Pricing is per garment and depends on the fabric and the treatment it needs, so it is quoted at the store. Call your nearest outlet or send a photo on WhatsApp for a quote before you drop off.

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