It is important to wash your textiles correctly to ensure that they last as long as possible. Proper washing and care can extend the life of our favorite clothing and home textiles, helping to preserve their colour, shape and quality.
When we wash our textiles according to the recommended washing instructions, we minimize the risk of damage such as shrinkage, fading or stretching of the fabric. Incorrect washing can cause our clothes and textiles to lose their original appearance and wear out faster.
In addition, proper washing can also help to remove dirt, stains and odors that accumulate over time. By following the correct washing instructions, we can ensure that our textiles become properly clean and fresh, which is important for our personal hygiene and well-being.
Guide to washing instructions
Here is an overview of some of the most common textile materials and their washing instructions:
Cotton
- Machine wash: Wash at a temperature between 30-60 degrees.
- Tumble drying: Can be tumble dried at low or medium heat.
- Ironing: Can be ironed at medium heat.
- Bleaching: Do not bleach.
- Cleaning: Can withstand chemical cleaning.
Wool
- Machine wash: Must be hand washed or machine washed with special wool detergent at low temperature.
- Tumbling: Do not tumble dry.
- Ironing: Must be ironed at low heat or gently steamed.
- Bleaching: Do not bleach.
- Cleaning: Must be chemically cleaned.
Silk
- Machine wash: Must be hand washed or machine washed with gentle program for silk and cold water.
- Tumbling: Do not tumble dry.
- Ironing: Must be ironed at low heat or gently steamed.
- Bleaching: Do not bleach.
- Cleaning: Must be chemically cleaned.
Viscose
- Machine wash: Must be hand washed or machine washed at a low temperature.
- Tumbling: Do not tumble dry.
- Ironing: Must be ironed at low heat.
- Bleaching: Do not bleach.
- Cleaning: Can withstand chemical cleaning.
Flax/Linen
- Machine wash: Can be washed at a temperature between 30-60 degrees.
- Tumble drying: Can be tumble dried at low or medium heat.
- Ironing: Must be ironed at high heat.
- Bleaching: Do not bleach.
- Cleaning: Can withstand chemical cleaning.
Polyester
- Machine wash: Can be washed at a temperature between 30-40 degrees.
- Tumble drying: Can be tumble dried at low or medium heat.
- Ironing: Must be ironed at low heat.
- Bleaching: Do not bleach.
- Cleaning: Can withstand chemical cleaning.
Vintage sari
- Machine wash: Hand wash gently in cold water.
- Tumbling: Do not tumble dry.
- Ironing: Must be ironed at low heat.
- Bleaching: Do not bleach.
- Cleaning: Should be professionally cleaned to maintain quality
By taking the time to read the washing instructions and follow them carefully, we show care for our textiles. We invest time and money in buying clothes and home textiles, and by treating them right we can ensure that they retain their value and functionality for a long time.
In short, by washing our textiles correctly, we can extend their life, preserve their appearance and quality, and at the same time ensure a clean and comfortable experience. It is an investment in our wardrobe and our home that gives us joy and satisfaction for a long time to come.
Note! - that the washing instructions may vary between different manufacturers and products. It is always recommended to read and follow the specific washing instructions on the products.
