Our closets are filled with clothes in all kinds of different fabrics, some of which fade or even shrink in the wash.It may be a special piece of clothing for you, you love it so much, but it’s damaged.
It’s a really frustrating thing!
Therefore, we need to take care of our clothes as much as possible in the right way, and deeply study the common fabrics in daily life and the corresponding care methods, which will make the service life of clothes longer, on the other hand, it will also save us money and reduce the expenditure of clothes in life.
The first and easiest way is to follow the care label on the clothes.
It was specially made for this clothes, but what do these symbols mean, you can click this article to find out——–Introduction To Clothing Care Label Symbols.
But what if some clothes don’t have fabric care labels, or the labels are damaged,then what should we do?
Don’t worry, keep reading……
COTTON
Features
- Strong hygroscopicity
- Warmth
- Comfortable to wear
- Easy to wrinkle
- Shrinks easily after washing
Care Instructions
- Washable or machine washable, separate dark and light colored clothes
- White clothes can be washed at high temperature with a strong alkaline detergent, which has a bleaching effect. Other color clothes are best washed with cold water. Do not wash with detergents or washing powder containing bleaching ingredients to avoid fading
- If there are stains, white or light-colored clothes can be soaked for 1-2 hours first, and dark colors should not be soaked for too long to avoid fading, and should be washed in time
- Dark clothes should be washed separately from other clothes to avoid staining
- Use iron on high temperature
Noted
- Unused clothes should be washed and folded
- Store clothes in a dry closet,otherwise, it is easy to get moldy
CHIFFON
Features
- Light
- Transparent
- Soft
- Ethereal
Care Instructions
- Hand wash,water temperature should not exceed 45 degrees
- Wash gently
- Drip dry naturally after washing, do not wring dry
- Wash separately from other clothes
Noted
- Chiffon with heavy decoration is best placed flat in the wardrobe, so that it is not easy to deform
- Do not touch it with water. If it is partially stained with water, simply soak it for washing, and finally stretch and iron it to avoid shrinkage.
SILK
Features
- Soft and Elastic
- Easily damaged
Care Instructions
- Hand Wash
- Use a mild soap or detergent designed for delicate textiles
- Wrap the wet lace in a towel to absorb moisture, then lay them flat on the table to dry naturally
Noted
- Do not store clothes in a damp and unventilated place to avoid mildew and fading
KNITWEAR
Features
- Soft and wrinkle resistant
- Breathable
- easy to pilling
Care Instructions
- Hand or machine washable
- The soaking time of the fabric should not be too long to avoid fading of the fabric
- should not be exposed to the sun
Noted
- Pay attention to ventilation and avoid fabric dampness
- Wash and dry, separate dark and light colors, it is best not to put them together
DENIM
Features
- Made from tightly woven cotton
- Absorbent
- Easy to fade
Care Instructions
- Hand wash
- Wash dark and light colors separately
- Reverse wash, reverse sun.
Noted
- Do not use bleach
LEATHER
Features
- Breathable and comfortable
- High dyeability
- easy to mold
Care Instructions
- machine washable in cold water
- low temperature ironing,use a thin cotton cloth as a lining ironing cloth, and at the same time, keep moving the iron
Noted
- Avoid contact with oily, acidic and alkaline substances
- If leather clothing is torn or damaged, it should be repaired in time
- Avoid excessive heat and humidity
LINEN
Features
- Good hygroscopicity, no static electricity
- light weight
- No stretch, no elasticity
- easy to wrinkle
Care Instructions
- hand wash
- cold water
- should be hang dried or machine dried on low.
- iron when its damp
Noted
- Do not rub hard
WOOL
Features
- Strong hygroscopicity, comfortable and breathable
- Good elasticity, no wrinkle
- warm
- easy to pilling
Care Instructions
- Gentle hand wash, no washing machine or dehydration
- Woven wools (alpaca, rabbit) for coats must be dry cleaned
- When washing, turn the sweater inside out to reduce the friction on the surface of the sweater and prevent the sweater from pilling.
- laid flat to dry. Rolling it with a towel to squeeze excess water is advisable.
Noted
- Dry cleaning is recommended for wool fabrics, and the number of washings should not be too frequent
- Keep the wardrobe dry
VELVET
Features
- good water absorption
- Durable, thick, plush, warm
- Fluff on the surface
Care Instructions
- Suitable for washing, not suitable for dry cleaning
- Medium temperature ironing, use less push and pull when ironing, so that the garment naturally stretches and aligns
Noted
- When collecting, it should be protected from high temperature, high humidity and unclean environment, and should be stacked flat and placed in a clean and tidy environment to prevent mildew.
NYLON
Features
- Durable
- Quick dry
Care Instructions
- Machine washable in warm water
- Hang dried or machine dried on low
- Low temperature steam ironing
Noted
- Avoid high temperature
POLYESTER
Features
- Quick dry
- Poor hygroscopicity
- Stretchable and durable
Care Instructions
- Hand or machine washable
- Do not expose to the sun, do not dry
Noted
- Larger clothes should not be folded for a long time
SPANDEX
Features
- Good elasticity
- Poor hygroscopicity
- Poor heat resistance
Care Instructions
- Can be washed or dry cleaned, hand washing is the best way to wash
- It is suitable for drying in the shade, and it is forbidden to expose to the sun to avoid fading of dark clothes.
Noted
- Do not wash with detergents or laundry detergents that contain bleach
- Store in a dry and normal temperature place, avoid moisture, pay attention to mildew-proof and insect-proof
Our guide ends here and can be used as a reference point any time you need help with your clothing care.Let us know if you have any questions.
Have a good day!
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