Our Technology

Advanced technology, selected for the material.

Gentle on skin. Tough on stains.

“We chose to build La Premia around modern cleaning technologies and processes that reflect evolving global standards of product care.”

Inside Our Plant

The Machines Behind the Care.

Every process runs on equipment chosen for a specific job, from a dedicated shoe spa to skin-friendly hydrocarbon cleaning and professional steam finishing.

Hydrocarbon Dry-Cleaning System

A modern, skin-friendly solvent machine that cleans fine and delicate garments gently, protecting colour, texture and structure.

Bieffe Italia Shoe Spa

An Italian machine built for shoes, sneakers, handbags and leather. It cleans, conditions and restores each material with controlled precision.

Professional Steam Finishing

Form finishers and steam presses that shape and finish every garment so it returns crisp, structured and ready to wear.

Specialised Washers and Dryers

Programmable equipment calibrated for delicate, technical and everyday fabrics, matched to each item's care requirement.

Hydrocarbon Technology Vs. Conventional Dry-Cleaning Process

Both are dry-cleaning methods, meaning neither uses water. The difference lies in the solvent, and in how gently it treats the material it is cleaning.

Aspect HydrocarbonConventional Solvent
Health and safetySkin-friendly and non-toxic. Gentle on skin, tough on stains.Traditional perc solvent is classified as a likely human carcinogen.
Solvent characterGentle, low-odour hydrocarbon solvent developed for delicate materials.Aggressive chlorinated solvent originally designed for industrial-scale cleaning.
Effect on fibresCleans with a milder action that helps preserve softness, handle and structure.Repeated cycles can leave fibres feeling stiffer and cause gradual wear.
Colour retentionDesigned to be gentler on dyes, helping maintain depth of colour over time.More likely to dull rich colors.
Residual odourMinimal residual smell, garments return fresh and ready to wear.Often leaves the characteristic chemical odour associated with dry cleaning.
SuitabilityWell suited to silk, cashmere, wool, embellished, couture and heirloom pieces.Effective on hardy everyday fabrics, less forgiving on delicate materials.

Outcomes may vary by fabric, construction and condition. Every item is individually assessed by our process specialist to determine the most suitable process.

To know more

For Leather and Designer Pieces

Bieffe Italia Shoe and Bag Spa

Shoes, sneakers, handbags and leather accessories are built differently from garments, so they are treated differently. Our Bieffe Italia system applies Italian cleaning and restoration technology developed specifically for leather, suede and premium footwear.

Material-specific cleaning

Leather, suede, nubuck and technical uppers each receive their own process.

Restoration and conditioning

Texture, finish and suppleness are revived rather than simply cleaned.

Colour revival

Faded and worn areas are re-pigmented to bring back original character.

Protective finishing

Treatments that help resist water, staining and everyday wear.

Not sure which process your item needs?

Send us a photograph and our specialists will recommend the appropriate next step.

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