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Washing Cotton
Use warm water and a gentle detergent, avoid high temperatures to prevent shrinkage.
Drying Cotton
Tumble dry on low heat or air-dry to preserve color and size of the fabric.
Storing Cotton
Store cotton in a cool, dry place and fold neatly to avoid wrinkles.
Washing Wool
Hand wash or use a wool cycle on your washing machine with cold water and wool-specific detergent.
Drying Wool
Lay flat to dry away from direct heat and sunlight to maintain shape and texture.
Storing Wool
Use cedar balls or moth repellents and store in breathable garment bags to prevent moths.
Washing Silk
Hand wash gently or dry clean; if using a machine, place silk in a mesh bag and use a delicate cycle.
Drying Silk
Roll silk in a towel to remove excess water, then air-dry without direct sunlight.
Storing Silk
Hang silk garments on padded hangers or lay flat in drawers, avoid folding to prevent creases.
Washing Linen
Machine wash linen in lukewarm water with a mild detergent on a gentle cycle.
Drying Linen
Tumble dry on a low setting or lay flat to dry for best results, can be line dried but may wrinkle.
Storing Linen
Roll to store or hang on wide hangers; ensure linen is completely dry to prevent mildew.
Washing Polyester
Use warm water and a general-purpose detergent; polyester is durable and can handle most wash cycles.
Drying Polyester
Tumble dry on low, remove promptly to avoid wrinkles; some polyesters can dry quickly when hung up.
Storing Polyester
Hang polyester garments to avoid wrinkles or fold neatly; it's a resistant fabric, so it's not prone to damage.
Washing Denim
Turn jeans inside out, wash on a gentle cycle with cold water and mild detergent to maintain color.
Drying Denim
Tumble dry on low or hang to dry; high heat can cause shrinking and fading.
Storing Denim
Hang or fold jeans; avoid storing in humid areas to prevent mildew growth.
Washing Cashmere
Hand wash cashmere in cold water with a gentle detergent designed for delicate fabrics.
Drying Cashmere
Lay flat to dry on a towel, reshape while damp, do not hang as it can stretch the fabric.
Storing Cashmere
Store cashmere folded in a drawer with cedar blocks; avoid hangers to prevent deformation.
Washing Rayon
Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water; use mild detergent and avoid twisting or wringing.
Drying Rayon
Lay flat or hang to dry; do not use a dryer as it can shrink or damage the fabric.
Storing Rayon
Store rayon garments hung up to prevent creases or gently folded in drawers with acid-free paper.
Washing Lace
Hand wash lace gently or machine wash in a garment bag on a delicate cycle; use a gentle detergent.
Drying Lace
Lay lace flat to dry, away from direct heat and sunlight to keep its shape and delicate fibers intact.
Storing Lace
Store lace flat or on a padded hanger to prevent snags and distortion; use acid-free tissue to maintain shape and color.
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