How to wash polyester?

Polyester is a synthetic fabric that is made of polyester fibers that feels like cotton to the touch. It is used for the manufacture of outerwear, underwear, blankets. The variety of this fabric is not crumpled, worn long enough, does not fade. Handle with such a fabric to be careful, it is picky. The main thing is to know how to wash it properly.

Polyester fiber has the following features.

• It protects well in adverse weather conditions (wind, frost, heat, snow, etc.). In the clothes of this fiber is almost always warm.
• High strength, withstands friction, stretching and other impacts.
• Unprecedented care: it is easy to wash, dries quickly, almost does not wrinkle.
• It is easy to work with him: sew, cut.
• If you follow correctly, take care, long retains color, does not fade.

• Lightweight in weight.
• Budget option, the price is lower than other natural fabrics.
• Water repellent coating, no stains.
• Protected from insects: moths, larvae. Synthetic fabric does not attract them.
• Does not stretch, the form does not change due to low elasticity.

Negative qualities are also available.

High density that causes discomfort when worn in hot weather.

• Do not use chemically strong bleach. They destroy fiber.
• Electrified, accumulating electrical energy. It sticks to the skin, attracts dust particles to itself. But this can be easily eliminated by using a special spray against electrification.
• There is stiffness in the material. To make softer, mixed with cotton, elastane.
• Buying polyester, remember that the cheapness of the material can be harmful to health, sometimes causing allergies.
• Matter is poorly stained.

Polyester is combined with different types of threads, which forms new types of matter. It can be both natural and synthetic types of threads. New fabrics can be used for absolutely any cut, sewing any clothes, accessories, bed linen. Consider what can happen when mixing fiber with other threads.

• Polyester + Polyamide forms a fabric that looks very similar to silk. It turns out elastic, does not lose its shape during prolonged wear, does not let moisture through. Most often used in sewing lingerie.

• With elastane. Hosiery, sport costumes are produced. This combination stretches well, lets air through, and there can be any density.

• Polyester + cotton. Durable fabric that does not fade, is not deformed. Such a cross is easily painted in any colors, which makes it possible to create beautiful, colorful bedding.

• Viscose fibers. When you create does not shed, as well as other species. Does not lose shape. Quite a long time worn. Mostly casual wear.

Polyester is 100% synthetic fabric, is in demand in the market, most of the clothes are sewn from it. The material is good for its strength, does not shrink, does not stretch. But not everyone knows how to care, at what temperature to wash things from polyester fibers. Take note of a few rules.

• Temperature for washing is enough 20-45 degrees. Do not boil!
• Do not soak the product in boiling water to avoid a decrease in size. And if the thing is white, it may turn yellow.
• Do not bleach.Synthetics can not be bleached.
• Do not use powders with aggressive ingredients, they will have a bad effect on the fabric.

• When drying, avoid direct sunlight. Material properties may deteriorate.
• When removing contaminants from stain removers, be careful when applying them. First try the fluid on the inner seam, holding the right time. Choose products that do not contain whiteness, chlorine, strong chemical elements.
• To avoid electrification, try to rinse it with an air conditioner after washing.
• Always study labels.

To preserve the brightness of the colors of fabrics, you should pay attention to the manufacturers' advice on the choice of detergents. It is important to be able to independently choose the right laundry detergents, air conditioners. Instructions for choosing are as follows.

• If the fabric is light tones (yellow, beige, delicate shades, pink, peach, white), use special capsules with liquid content.
• When washing colored material, use powders, liquids, conditioners with a special mark “For colored linen”.
• When cleaning dark tones (brown, dark blue, dark green), black, use a gel for dark fabrics. The color will remain saturated.

Everyone knows that any thing, a fabric item can be washed in two ways: manually, in a washing machine. But you need to know how to do it. If you want the material to retain its color, to be pleasant to the touch, beautiful in appearance - follow the recommendations of the manufacturers. Consider ways to wash.

If your machine has a “Delicate” mode, choose it when washing. In manual control machines, the machine selects a maximum temperature of 40 degrees. Spin should be no more than 800 revolutions per minute. Separate things by color. Button zippers, locks, buttons. If there are difficult stains, you can use the options "Soak", "Pre-wash". If the machine is fully loaded, rinse things extra. Pack very delicate things in special nets. Try out the obsolete spots manually before loading into the machine.

Wash well at 40 degrees. Dissolve the powder in water beforehand. Use better liquid means, the granulated powder is long dissolved in water at a manual wash. Do not rub the cloth with your hands when washing. Rinse well so that no powder streaks remain. After rinsing, let the water drain well.

Owning the basic rules of different ways of washing, you can maintain the quality, color, extend the duration of wear. But still, do not forget to look at information labels from manufacturers of synthetic products.

It is better to give a blanket when contaminated in dry cleaning. At home, washing it can deteriorate, for example, the filler will fail, the color will become worse. So as not to lose a good view, stick to a few tips.

• The capacity of the washing machine should be at least 5 kg, so that the blanket can easily fit into it. Straighten the cover in the drum, not tightly pressing it.
• Use only liquid detergent, conditioner, and wipe polyester. If you do not want him to sit down.
• Select in the car "Delicate" mode + minimum speed during the spin cycle.
• Additionally rinse.
• After the end of the program, remove the blanket, put it on a terry towel, cotton fabric. So excess moisture is absorbed.
• Turn it from side to side during drying.
• In the same way you can clean the pillows.

The composition with the synthetics includes nylon, such materials have a special endurance, so they can be washed using any method, and not be afraid that the bag will deteriorate.If the product has leather inserts, large buttons, when selecting the mode, turn on “Hand wash”. Do not use spin. Drying on a clothesline.

Cleansing is no different from washing other jackets. The main thing is to read the label - recommendation. Let the machine work in the "Delicate wash" option. Temperature 40 degrees. Do not turn on spin. If you can wash at a higher temperature, it will be indicated on the label. Lock all locks. When prohibiting high temperature washing, shrinkage of the filler may occur. Spread a wet jacket over your shoulders, let the water drain.

To wash off the dust, it will be enough to wash in a typewriter without powder, keeping the temperature no more than 35 degrees. When washing with your hands, use a minimum of powder. To remove the dust it is not necessary much. To prevent curtains from being crushed, do not squeeze them. After the water has drained, hang them back. Many types of ironing is not required.

The water temperature should be 40 degrees. When cleaning, turn the laundry inside out. Do not use stain removers, bleaches, solvents. It is forbidden to use dry cleaning. After cleansing, you can wring out, no unscrew. Dry away from warm places. Let dry at room temperature.

When the stain appears, rinse the material in warm water with the addition of powder. You can cope with old stains by soaking with a stain remover without chlorine, leaving it in this form for an hour, rinsing it with plenty of cold water. Stubborn stains can be covered with salt for 30 minutes, then rinsed with water, if necessary, use citric acid and dishwashing detergents.

If a thing with a picture, do not rub it with your hands, so as not to spoil it, in any case, do not use peroxide, and vinegar - this will wash the picture along with the stain. For white fabric, application of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide in its pure form is suitable, hold for 1.5 hours to get the effect. Rubbing after applying the material can not. It is not necessary to wash things from polyester fibers often. Do these procedures as needed.

Polyester dries quite quickly, and if you hang it in a draft, it is even faster. You can not dry in the sun, near the heating facilities, otherwise the fabric will shrink. Twisting is not recommended, because when pressed on the fabric can appear difficult to be smoothed creases. It is advisable to dry naturally: let it drip without twisting the product, hang the clothes when drying on the shoulders or blot with a towel.

Synthetics is good because after washing, drying it does not need to be smoothed. But if the need arose, and you can not do without ironing, then follow a few tips.

• To prevent the fabric from sitting down after ironing, use a damp cloth in the process.
• If the iron has a function "Silk" use it. In its absence, heat the iron to medium temperature.
• Always use steam for any ironing.
• Do not forget to cover the product with a damp cloth, gauze.

After examining all the information about polyester, we can conclude that it is easy to wash. The main thing is to know simple rules, pay attention to the labels. Follow manufacturer's advice on washing, drying, spinning. Try to care for the fabric to purchase special, high-quality detergents, softeners, fabric softeners. Do not expose fabric to excessively hot water and air temperatures.

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