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How to Care for Every Fabric in Your Closet

HOW TO CARE FOR EVERY FABRIC IN YOUR CLOSET NATURAL FABRICS WASHING .. IRONING CHARACTERISTICS CARE INSTRUCTIONS Use warm COTTON Machine washable water Cool, soft, and comfortable Absorbs and releases perspiration quickly Durable On high temperature I Wrinkles easily To keep color from fading, turn inside out before Machine Use warm washing DENIM washable water Made from tightly woven cotton A Breathable On high Absorbent like cotton, but heavier and more durable temperature Follow care instructions for cotton or wool Wool Washing Cotton Washing Predominantly dry clean only FLANNEL Some washable wools exist Machine Use warm Does not need cleaning after every wear washable water Not a fabric but a structure of fabric Made from cotton or wool Follow care instructions for cotton or wool Soft Wool Ironing Cotton Ironing Thicker and more insulated Turn fabric inside Absorbs and releases perspiration quickly On high Use low heat out to avoid iron temperature and steam marks and shine Durable НЕМР Woven of fibers from the stems Wash in Will soften with of the cannabis sativa plant cold water each washing Similar to linen in feel and appearance 3x stronger than cotton Resistant to mold, mildew, and rot Easily dyed Absorbs and releases perspiration quickly On high Iron when fabric UV resistant temperature is still damp A Wrinkles easily LEATHER Let dry naturally Avoid excessive Commonly made of pig, lamb, cowhide Requires special care in cleaning heat or humidity A Requires chemicals to cure it Absorbs and releases perspiration quickly Durable Flexible Variety of finishes On lowest Cover with Repels liquids and stains setting, no heavy paper steam Fire resistant LINEN Cool or lukewarm Hand wash or temperature, Woven from the stems of flax dry clean never hot or cold 2x the strength of cotton Absorbs and releases perspiration quickly Lightweight Does not stretch Iron when Use a press cloth Turn fabric inside S Wrinkles easily fabric is still between out to avoid iron damp garment and iron marks and shine Use cold SEERSUCKER Machine washable water 47 Not a fabric ut a structure of fabric Made from cotton, rayon, or other synthetics Puckered Does not need to be ironed A Breathable and cool in the summer Read care instructions. Depending on how silk is treated it may be: SILK Dry clean only When washing use lukewarm Hand Machine washed washable Known for its versatility, softness, and comfort water Strongest natural fiber Absorbs and releases perspiration quickly Easily dyed High iron settings can cause yellowing Use a press cloth E Retains shape and drapes well between of fabric garment and iron Weakened by sunlight and perspiration Follow care instructions for cotton or linen Cotton Washing Linen Washing TERRYCLOTH Machine Use warm Hand Cool or Not a fabric but a structure of fabric washable water wash or lukewarm dry clean temperature, Made from cotton or linen never hot or cold E Woven or knitted O Heavy, thick, and absorbent Does not need to be ironed H Mainly used for towels Read care instructions. Made from different fabrics so it may be: Dry clean only Use cool VELVET Hand wash water Not a fabric but a structure of fabric Made from cotton, silk, or rayon (O Durable, thick, plush, and warm Folds and creases Use a steamer can permanently flatten the surface to remove A Short fuzzy surface creases WOOL Predominantly dry clean only Some Does not washable need wools exist cleaning after OO Varies from scratchy to extremely soft every wear Absorbs 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp Absorbs and releases moisture quickly Dirt and flame resistant Use low heat and Turn fabric inside out to avoid iron G Stronger when dry steam marks and shine V Acts as an insulator SYNTHETIC FABRICS ACETATE Predominantly dry clean only Crisp and soft OF Variety of colors, dyes, and prints = Shrink, moth, and mildew resistant Turn fabric inside Use low heat, Low moisture absorbency, fast drying out to avoid iron no steam marks and shine ACRYLIC Machine Use warm Quick Light-weight, soft, and warm washable water drying SSS Dyes to bright colors Absorbs and releases moisture quickly Retains shape and resists shrinkage and wrinkles b Holds pleats Use low Turn heat inside out Resistant to moths, oil and chemicals, and sunlight degradation NYTON Machine tumble dry Remove from washable on warm dryer quickly as temperatures it wrinkles easily at low Strong temperature Lightweight E Stretchable and durable EE{ Dries quickly Easy to clean Use warm iron on the Resistant to abrasion and chemicals lowest setting to keep from melting Does not absorb moisture well Machine Use warm Dried at low POLYESTER washable water temperature G Strong, stretchable, and durable Does not wrinkle {{{ Dries quickly Iron with a moderately Melts at medium to Does not absorb moisture warm iron high temperatures RAYON Predominantly dry clean only Rayon loses 30–50% of its strength when wet Strong Extremely absorbent Soft and comfortable Made in a variety of qualities and weights Burns at high temperatures A Wrinkles easily The first time the garment is washed Use cold water Salt sets SPANDEX with 2 cup of salt the color = Elastic-type fiber Hang to dry Do not use bleach, vinegar, Woolite, or iron Regularly wash in cold water and hang to dry Can be stretched and return to its original shape Lightweight and strong Resistant to abrasion and Use lowest setting deterioration by body oils, perspiration, and detergents Avoid ironing if necessary Before you throw that pile of laundry in the wash or take the iron to that shirt, check out its tag to see what fabric it's made of. By properly caring for your clothes, you can keep them looking new for years to come. SOURCES http://www.shopwellwithyou.org/fabric-guide.cfmafl"http://www.shopwellwithyou.org/fabric-guide.cfm#fl http://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/laundry-temperature.html#sthash.YlybiA9h.dpbs http://www.sunbeam.com/garment-care/ironing-hints-%26-tips/ironing-hints-and-tips.html http://www.sunbeam.com/garment-care/ironing-hints-%26-tips/ironing-hints-and-tips.html http://hempbasics.com/shop/hemp-fabric-care http://hempbasics.com/shop/hemp-fabric-care] http://texeresilk.com/article/silk_care_cleaning_washing http://linenbeauty.com/2013/02/tips-on-washing-your-linen-clothes/ http://www.ehow.com/how_12042040_wash-velvet-dress.html http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-iron-acrylic-garments" l 'b" http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-iron-acrylic-garments#b http://articles.courant.com/2010-03-21/business/hc-faqlaunder-suncon.artmar21_1_wash-cashmere-hot-iron alight

How to Care for Every Fabric in Your Closet

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As spring cleaning is upon us, many people are switching out their wardrobes for warmer, more delicate fabrics. As you’re putting away the heavy coats and long-sleeve shirts, and getting out your sp...

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