| Acrylic: is a man made fine soft and luxurious fabric | | | | tumbling cycle is completed. |
| with the bulk and hand of wool. Light weight and | | | | * If ironing is required, use a warm iron. |
| springy, this fabric is non-allergenic, dries quickly, draws | | | | (For specific instruction refer to the garment's sewn-in |
| moisture away from the body | | | | care label.) |
| Cotton: Is a Natural Fiber from the cotton plant's seed | | | | Polyester: is a strong man made fiber that is resistant |
| pod | | | | to crease and thus keeps it shape. Blends of polyester |
| * Can be easily laundered. Cotton can withstand high | | | | with cotton gives a permanent press property and |
| temperatures (boiling water does not hurt the fiber). | | | | extend the wear of the garment. You can't go wrong |
| * Machine wash warm, tumble dry low. Use cool iron. | | | | with clothing that is made of polyester and blended |
| * Any good detergent can be used to wash cotton. | | | | with rayon-viscose or spandex. It's the polyester |
| * Chlorine bleach can be used safely on cotton whites. | | | | component in a garment that will give it it's pristine |
| Use color-safe bleach on dyed cottons. | | | | drape and crease-free finish. Natural fibers do not |
| * Since cotton fibers are fairly inelastic, they may | | | | possess this incredibly appealing attribute. Polyester is |
| wrinkle easily. Fabric may need frequent pressing. | | | | hydrophobic in nature and quick drying. |
| * Cotton fabric can be treated with a wrinkle resistant | | | | * Most items made from polyester can be machine |
| finish to create a more resilient fabric/garment. | | | | washed and dried. |
| (The label will tell you if this finish has been applied) | | | | * Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the |
| * A higher heat setting is needed in the dryer. (Cotton | | | | final rinse cycle. |
| takes longer to dry than less absorbent fibers) | | | | * Machine dry at low temperature setting and remove |
| * Can be ironed with a hot iron, and does not scorch | | | | articles as soon as the tumbling cycle is complete. |
| easily | | | | * If ironing is needed, use a moderately warm iron. |
| (For specific instruction refer to the garment's sewn-in | | | | * Most items made from polyester can be dry-cleaned. |
| care label.) | | | | (For specific instruction refer to the garment's sewn-in |
| Fleece: a modern synthetic material used to make | | | | care label.) |
| cool-weather clothing | | | | Rayon: from cellulose, has many of the qualities of |
| * Machine wash warm and remove quickly to avoid | | | | cotton, a natural cellulose fiber. Rayon is strong, |
| matting. | | | | extremely absorbent, comes in a variety of qualities |
| * Hang to dry; do not use dryer. | | | | and weights, and can be made to resemble natural |
| (For specific instruction refer to the garment's sewn-in | | | | fabrics. Rayon does not melt but burns at high |
| care label.) | | | | temperatures. Rayon drapes well, and has a soft, silky |
| Linen: is a natural fiber from flax, a bast fiber taken | | | | feel. Rayon will wrinkle easily and may stretch when |
| from the stalk of the plant. Hemp, Ramie & Jute | | | | wet and shrink when washed. |
| are similar to Linen but the plants are processed slightly | | | | * Use mild lukewarm or cool suds. Gently squeeze |
| differently. | | | | suds through the fabric and rinse in lukewarm water. |
| * Some linens are washable, while others are dry | | | | * Do not wring or twist the garment. |
| clean only. (Be sure to check the label) | | | | * Smooth or shake out the article and place on a |
| * Dry clean is recommended to retain the original crisp | | | | non-rust hanger to dry. |
| finish to the fabric. | | | | * Rayon sweaters should be laid flat to dry |
| * Hand wash in mild soap no chlorine bleach dry by | | | | * Press the article while damp on the wrong side with |
| laying flat on clean non-colored towel. | | | | the iron at a moderate setting. |
| * Hand washing softens the feel of the linen which is | | | | * If finishing on the right side is required, a press cloth |
| sometimes preferred | | | | should be used. |
| * Washable linen apparel can be washed easily and | | | | * Between wearings, rayon articles may be pressed |
| become softer with use. | | | | with a cool iron. |
| * White linens should be dried in the sun, if possible, to | | | | (For specific instruction refer to the garment's sewn-in |
| help them to keep their whiteness. | | | | care label.) |
| * Linen fabrics may need frequent pressing, unless | | | | Silk: Is a natural fiber from the cocoon of the silkworm |
| treated for crease resistance. | | | | * Dry cleaning is preferred, since laundering detergent |
| (For specific instruction refer to the garment's sewn-in | | | | and dyes in other clothes may adversely affect silk. |
| care label.) | | | | * For washable silk, follow the care instructions |
| Microfibers: also known as microdeniers, are now very | | | | carefully. |
| popular in the garment industry. Their popularity can be | | | | * Careful handwashing is possible with mild soap and |
| attributed to their ability to repel moisture and their | | | | lukewarm water, |
| strength and durability. The fibers are so small that | | | | * Chlorine bleach should never be used on silk. |
| they can be tightly woven together, and as a result | | | | * Lay flat on a clean non-colored towel to dry. |
| are strong enough to repel moisture and are more | | | | * Only pre-washed silk is washable. Be sure to read |
| durable. The best known family of microfibers carries | | | | the label. |
| the name brand "Ultra-Suede" | | | | * For long-time storage, silk should be sealed against |
| * Acrylic, nylon and polyester microfibers are machine | | | | light, air and insects.May be machine washed or dry |
| washable, machine dryable or drycleanable. | | | | cleaned. When machine washing, use warm water |
| * Follow the instructions for washing fabrics consisting | | | | setting and add a fabric softener during the final rinse |
| of these individual fibers. | | | | cycle. Machine dry at low temperature. Remove from |
| (For specific instruction refer to the garment's sewn-in | | | | dryer as soon as garments are dry.Wash delicate |
| care label. | | | | items by hand in warm water. Static electricity can be |
| Nylon: Since 1940, Nylon became one of the most | | | | reduced by using fabric softener in every third or |
| versatile fibers of the man-made fabrics. In addition to | | | | fourth washing Gently squeeze out water, smooth or |
| hosiery, nylon is used in tricot, netting for bridal veils. | | | | shake out garment and let dry on a non-rust hanger. |
| Nylon is stronger yet weighs less than any other | | | | Sweaters and circular knits should be dried flat. If |
| commonly used fiber. It is elastic and resilient and | | | | ironing is required, use moderately warm iron. |
| responsive to heat setting. Nylon fibers are smooth, | | | | When buying apparel or other textile products, always |
| non-absorbent and dry quickly. Dirt doesn't cling to this | | | | read the hangtags, which provide information that help |
| smooth fiber nor is it weakened by chemicals and | | | | you to understand the real value of your purchase. It's |
| perspiration. | | | | not just about price, but also about the perfomace and |
| * Most items made from nylon can be machined | | | | quality you are getting. Learn about some of the |
| washed and tumbled dried at low temperatures. | | | | fabrics you may have heard about that are making |
| * Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the | | | | our lives better and more comfortable |
| final rinse cycle. | | | | CONCLUSION: Therefore, the leading apparel brands |
| * To minimize static electricity use a dryer sheet when | | | | are not just trying to use fabrics as brand |
| machine drying. | | | | differentiators, but are also supporting specific |
| * Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the | | | | campaigns to promote a particular fabric. |