Dealing with multiple fabrics while washing clothes can sometimes create a headache or stress for any woman. Knowing how to care for those fabrics properly will almost certainly extend the life of your sleepwear indefinitely. It doesn’t matter if you use a front-loading washing machine or top-loading washing machine when you are washing fabrics, the way in which you wash them will almost certainly determine your garment’s lifespan.
Take note below on how to deal with washing specific fabrics for your sleepwear:
Cotton
A majority of cotton is sleepwear you purchase is prone to shrinkage, especially in hot water. Cotton sleepwear that is sold not preshrunk should primarily be washed by hand with cold water and a mild detergent. Preshrunk cotton however is more durable and can be washed in either cold or warm water in a washing machine.
Fleece
Fleece sleepwear should be turned inside-out to prevent piling. Machine wash the fleece garment with cold water with like colors on a gently cycle and use a mild detergent. To dry it, simply machine dry at a low temperature or hang it up to air-dry.
Flannel
Washing flannel sleepwear is sometimes more difficult as flannel often gets a worn look over time with laundering despite the level of care in the washing process. Generally you should machine wash flannel fabrics on a low setting with cool water and add a mild detergent that is safe with colors. To dry fleece, place the fleece garment on a low setting and remove it from the dryer while it is still damp to prevent wrinkles from pressing into the garment.
Silk
Silk sleepwear should be handled with care as it is a delicate fabric. Hand wash silk gently in cool or lukewarm water with a soap made for delicates such as Woolite. Rinse the garment at least twice, and then squeeze dry without twisting. Make sure to dry the silk flat so it doesn’t get stretched from its original shape.
Velour
The best way to wash velour is to turn the sleepwear inside-out before laundering and fill the washer with cool water. Wash the robe on delicate from 3 to 5 minutes and remove the garment as soon as the cycle has completed. Gently shake the sleepwear garment and turn it right side out. To dry velour, place the garment in the dryer and set the dryer setting to tumble and fold or place it on a hanger.
Satin
Satin sleepwear garments should be primarily washed by hand or on the delicate setting of your washer. If hand washing, use cold water along with a gentle detergent and let the item soak for about 3 to 5 minutes. Gently squeeze out any sides and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Never place satin garments in a dryer. Instead lay it on a clean dry towel and roll the towel, burrito-roll style, and use pressure to remove excess water. Unroll, remove the satin garment and lay it flat on a different clean, dry towel to finish air drying.
Now that you know how to deal with washing fabrics, you can be confident that your sleepwear will last for years to come!
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