Laundry Tips: Caring for Holiday Fabrics

The holiday season is a time of parties, dressing up and wearing festive clothing. However, most of these fabrics require a bit of extra care in the laundry to keep them looking their best.

REMEMBER: Always check the label! If the garment label reads Dry Clean Only then bring it straight to us. It's there for a reason!

Embellished Fabric (Sequins & Beads)
Beading brings flair to our clothes but it needs some special care to keep it looking its best. Button or zip the garment completely. Turn it inside out so that the beading is protected. Handwash softly with cold water and a mild detergent used for hand washing. Do not scrub vigorously or wring the garment tightly. Never put beaded garments in the dryer - the beading could melt. If the garment is woven, it can be hung to dry. Knitted items should be dried flat.

Lace Fabric
Lace is delicate and beautiful and will last many years if treated with care. All lace should be hand washed using cool water and a mild detergent. Button or zip the garment completely prior to cleaning to avoid snags that can tear the lace netting. Avoid vigorous scrubbing which will distort the fibers. Rinse well and do not wring to remove water, gently squeeze. Lace should be air dried or dried flat, never in the dryer. If ironing is required, place a thick white towel over the ironing board and use a press cloth between the iron and the lace to prevent crushing and snags that can rip or tear.

Satin Fabric
Satin is a luxurious fabric woven to have a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture. Originally made of silk, it is now available in acetate, rayon, cotton, nylon & polyester. Always read the care label and know the fibre content. Acetate and silks should be dry cleaned. Others can be washed using warm or cool water, regular detergent and a medium cycle. For washable satins, they can be allowed to drip-dry or dried in the dryer on medium heat. If ironing is needed, use a low setting.

If you have any qualms about caring for your delicates garments, let elaundry help. We specialise in quality cleaning and fabric care for delicates such as silks and chiffons. Our team of expert dry cleaners use high quality products and machinery to deliver a faultless result.

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