Mercerized cotton is a common fabric that is soft, smooth and comfortable. In order to maintain its good quality and extend its service life, the following are the precautions for maintaining mercerized cotton:
1. Gentle washing: mercerized cotton fabric is relatively fragile, so Gentle washing methods should be chosen. Best washed by hand or in the washing machine on low speed and gentle cycle. Use mild detergent and avoid bleach and strong detergents that can damage the fibers or cause fading.
2. Classified washing: Wash mercerized cotton separately from other colors and fabrics to avoid staining and wear. Especially dark-colored mercerized cotton clothes are easy to fade, so it is recommended to wash them separately.
3. Cold water washing: Mercerized cotton fabrics are more suitable for cold water washing, which can reduce the shrinkage and deformation of the fabric. High-temperature washing will cause mercerized cotton fabrics to shrink, deform and lose luster.
4. Pay attention to color protection: avoid exposing mercerized cotton clothes to the sun to prevent the fabric from fading. During the washing process, you can use softener or a specialized fabric protectant to help keep the colors of mercerized cotton clothes bright.
5. Avoid vigorous rubbing: During the washing process, it is not advisable to vigorously rub mercerized cotton fabrics to avoid damaging the fibers and causing pilling. You can rub gently to allow the detergent to penetrate into the fabric, and then pat the fabric gently to remove dirt.
6. Dry gently: Mercerized cotton fabrics should avoid being exposed to the sun to dry. You can use a towel to absorb excess moisture first, and then hang it to dry naturally. . Avoid using the dryer to avoid shrinkage and deformation of the fabric.
7. Prevent freshness and fading: Mercerized cotton clothes are easy to absorb odors. It is recommended to dry them in time after washing and maintain a ventilated and dry environment to prevent the growth of odors.
8. Storage Note: Place mercerized cotton clothes flat or stacked, and maintain a dry and ventilated storage environment. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent clothing from yellowing and fading.
9. Pay attention to ironing: When ironing mercerized cotton clothing, the iron should be adjusted to low temperature or a temperature setting suitable for mercerized cotton fabrics. Before ironing, you can place a thin cloth over the clothing to prevent direct contact with the iron.
10. Pay attention to cleaning stains: If stains appear on mercerized cotton clothing, they should be dealt with in time. It can be spot-cleaned by gently wiping with a mild detergent or using a professional stain remover.
In short, maintaining mercerized cotton requires gentle washing, classified washing, cold water washing, paying attention to color protection, avoiding vigorous rubbing, gentle drying, and preventing fresh fading. , Storage precautions, pay attention to ironing and cleaning stains and other measures. Following these precautions can help you extend the life of your mercerized cotton clothing and maintain its smooth and comfortable texture.
