Most of you might find it hard to clean your clothes; this is because of your partial knowledge about the fabrics. Your garments must be cleaned depending on the type of fibers used and the way it is manufactured. Below are some of the common types of fabrics and the appropriate method to clean them.
Bamboo Fabric
Bamboo fabrics are made from the pulp of bamboo grass as the name indicates. Furthermore, they have the ability to absorb liquid and have anti-bacterial properties. The fabric is light weighted and is strong as well and the antibacterial property contributes to making your garment odorless. Most importantly, this fabric has got the insulating property that keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. You can use cold or lukewarm water to clean bamboo fabric, but with gentle wash cycles.
Carbon Infused Fabric
Carbon infused fabrics is made by burning bamboo. Further, they are infused or blended with synthetic fiber in order to create a fabric that is breathable, as well as reduce bacteria and fungi that thrive on your clothes. This property of the fabric makes your garment odorless, and its wicking property allows you to sweat, but not stick. Use foam or water-based cleaning agents with a pure solvent to clean your garments made of carbon infused fabrics.
Italian Nylon
As the name suggests, this fabric comes all the way from Italy. This fabric is of high quality and has a four-way stretching property. In order to get great stretch and recovery, Lycra, a polyurethane-based synthetic, is used in the fabric. Further, it also contributes properties like corrosion resistance as well as antibacterial property. You can use high-quality gentle wash solutions to clean Italian nylon fabric or use the “Delicate” washing option in your washing machine.
Knit Fabric
Knit is a weaving process in which the yarns are arranged in loops in a row – these loops are linked with another loop of yarns and the process continues. This is just like weaving a scarf in your home with a yarn and two needles. These fabrics are usually breathable and stretchy because of their many loops irrespective of the fabric is made from natural fiber or from manmade fibers. Use cool water and mild detergent to clean your knit fabrics.
Lace
Lace fabric is most commonly used fabric and contributes a major share in the fashion industry. They are made by looping and knitting or twisting and they can be made from natural fibers as well as manmade or synthetic fibers. It is recommended to hand-wash lace fabric using mild shampoos and avoid using washing machines even in gentle cycles. Furthermore, do not let your fabric to rest in the soapy water for more than 30 minutes.
