Fabric CareWashing and Ironing technique to keep your clothes fresher, whiter and cleaner.
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Here is a selection of effective Fabric Care Tips and Suggestions from experts that will keep your clothes fresher, whiter and cleaner.
Bahar Tip
It is always better to test a sample before washing or dry cleaning entire garments, to ensure your fabrics can be conveniently and effectively washed with a certain detergent.
Cotton+
Washing technique
Machine wash in warm, tumble-dry low setting. Cotton can be easily laundered. It can withstand high temperaturesincluding boiling water. Bahar FWA can be used to wash cotton fabrics. A higher heat setting is needed in the dryer to dry cotton. Cotton takes more time to dry compared to less absorbent fibres.
Ironing
Since cotton fibers are fairly inelastic, cotton fabrics may wrinkle easily. And, they may need frequent pressing. Cotton can be pressed with a hot iron, and does not scorch easily.
Polyester+
Washing technique
Always use warm water to wash polyester clothes, add fabric softener during the final rinse cycle, machine dry in a low setting and remove promptly from dryer.
Ironing
When ironing Polyester fabrics, always use a moderately warm heat setting on the Iron
Wool+
Washing technique
Dry cleaning is recommended for wool and suiting. Give wool garments a 24-hour rest between wearing.
Use shaped or padded hangers for suits, leaving lots of space. In general, wool fibres will shed wrinkles and return to their original shape. Fold knits, empty pockets, remove belts and hang with closures zipped and buttoned.
Refresh wool garments quickly after wearing or unpacking by hanging them in a steamy bathroom. Moisture from the steam will remove wrinkles.
If wool gets wet, dry the garment at room temperature away from heat. Use a nap for brushing, if available.
Brush wool to remove surface dirt particles. Use a damp sponge for knits and finer fabrics
Ironing
Always steam when pressing wool. Use the wool setting on the iron. Avoid pressing wool when it is completely dry.
When possible, press on the reverse side of the fabric. When necessary to press on the inverse side, use a press cloth to avoid shine. Lower and lift the iron, don't slide it back and forth. Prevent imprinting inside detail by placing a piece of brown paper or tissue paper under folds, seams or darts
Acrylic+
Washing technique
Acrylic garments may be washed or dry-cleaned. During machine washing, use warm water setting and add a fabric softener during the final rinse cycle. Machine dry at low temperatures. Remove from dyer as soon as garments are dry. Wash delicate items by hand in warm water. Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity in every third or fourth washing. Gently squeeze out water, smoothen or shake out the garment and let it dry on a hanger. Sweaters and circular knits should be dried flat.
Ironing
If ironing is required, use a moderately warm iron.
Rayon+
Washing technique
Most rayon garments should be dry-cleaned, but some can be washed by hand or machine. Use mild lukewarm or cool suds. Gently squeeze suds through the fabric and rinse in lukewarm water. Do not wring or twist the fabric. Smooth or shake out the fabric and place on a hanger to dry. Rayon sweaters should be laid flat to dry.
Ironing
Between wearing, rayon articles may be pressed with a cool iron. Press the fabric while damp on the wrong side with the iron at a moderate setting. If finishing on the right side is required, a press cloth should be used
Silk+
Washing technique
Dry cleaning is recommended for wool and suiting. Give wool garments a 24-hour rest between wearing.
Use shaped or padded hangers for suits, leaving lots of space. In general, wool fibres will shed wrinkles and return to their original shape. Fold knits, empty pockets, remove belts and hang with closures zipped and buttoned.
Refresh wool garments quickly after wearing or unpacking by hanging them in a steamy bathroom. Moisture from the steam will remove wrinkles.
If wool gets wet, dry the garment at room temperature away from heat. Use a nap for brushing, if available.
Brush wool to remove surface dirt particles. Use a damp sponge for knits and finer fabrics.
Ironing
Always steam when pressing wool. Use the wool setting on the iron. Avoid pressing wool when it is completely dry.
When possible, press on the reverse side of the fabric. When necessary to press on the inverse side, use a press cloth to avoid shine. Lower and lift the iron, don't slide it back and forth. Prevent imprinting inside detail by placing a piece of brown paper or tissue paper under folds, seams or darts.
Nylon+
Washing technique
Most Nylon clothes can be machine washed and tumble dried at low temperatures. Use warm water and add a fabric softener such as Gentil to the final rinse cycle. To minimize static electricity, use a dryer sheet when machine drying. Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the tumbling cycle is completed.
Ironing
If ironing is required, use a warm iron.
Linen+
Washing technique
Some linen is washable, while others can only be dry-cleaned. Be sure to check the label before washing. Washable household linen, handkerchiefs, and linen apparel can be washed easily and becomes softer with use. White linen should be dried in the sun, to help them retain their whiteness.
Generally speaking, dry cleaning is recommended for drapery linen, upholstery linen and decorative linen
Ironing
Linen fabrics may need frequent pressing, unless treated for crease resistance. (Permanent press and soil release finishes are now being used effectively on 65% linen/35% polyester tablecloths, napkins and placemats.).