Acetate: Dry clean, or machine or hand wash at a cool temperature. Do not wring when wet or put through spin cycle in washer. Hang or dry flat (do not tumble dry). Iron while damp at a cool temperature.
Polyester: Most items made from polyester can be machine washed and dried. To wash use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final rinse cycle. If ironing is required, use a moderately warm iron.
Acrylic: Machine wash. Hang or dry flat. Iron at a cool temperature.
Corduroy: Wash as per material (usually cotton), turning inside out. Leave inside out for ironing and iron at cool temperature.
Cotton: Separate lights & darks and machine wash. Iron at a cool temperature.
Denim: Wash as per cotton, but wash it alone the first time so that dye does not stain other clothing. Turn inside out to discourage fading. Hang dry to avoid shortening and shrinkage.
Leather: Send to specialist dry cleaner.
Nylon: Wash by hand or machine at a cool temperature with similar colours. Nylon’s natural hue is grayish and it will revert if mislaundered. Special nylon whiteners can be purchased at the supermarket. Iron cool.
Rayon: If washing instructions are missing, dry clean only. Wash at a cool temperature. Iron cool.
Silk: Dry clean or hand wash in cool water with Stergene or a similar gentle product. Do not rub or a chalky bloom may arise due to broken filaments. Hang or dry flat. Take care with spot cleaning, as this may leave rings. Shirts and blouses should be steamed or ironed on a cool temperature.
Suede: Dry clean only. Protect with suede protector spray once back from the cleaner.
Wool & cashmere: Dry clean or hand wash. Wool may be damaged by traditional soaps and detergents its better to use Stergene or baby shampoo. Put wool through the washing machine or tumble dryer only on settings specifically designated for this fibre. If wrinkled, hang dry woollens in steamy bathroom. Hot water will shrink wool.
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