Wool - How To Wash Wool. With 9 Tips for Removing Stains
Have you ever changed your mind about buying a Woolen garment because you thought of the washing process? Some garments have to be professionally dry cleaned, but for garments that can be washed at home, it is not difficult if you take care.
Cotton - How To Wash And Look After Cotton Garments
Everyone has at least one favourite piece of clothing made from cotton in their wardrobe and it's probably a shirt or a dress. After washing and pressing it several times has the colour faded or shrunk a bit?
Did you look at the wash care label or just assumed you could machine wash it with the rest of your washing?
Linen - How To Wash And Care For Your Linen Garments
Linen, you either love it or loathe it. It's the creases. Some just can’t stand the creases. I think the creases add to its personality. Sometimes to help combat creases it is combined with other fibres like rayon, cotton, wool and silk. Linen is one of the oldest textiles dating back nearly 5,000 years.
Silk - How To Wash And Care For Your Silk Garments
Many are put off purchasing silk garments because they believe they are difficult to care for. Some silks are washable, with others dry cleaning is recommended.
Test your garment for colourfastness before washing. Dab an inconspicuous area, like an inside seam with a damp clean cloth or Q tip. If the colour bleeds, the garment will have to be dry cleaned. Always ask your dry cleaner if they clean silk.