Since
LYCRA is the minority component in our fabrics, let the
other fibers guide your care instructions. If other fibers
or the trim or binding of a garment require special handling,
their needs will determine the care instructions. LYCRA will
easily withstand repeated cleaning of all these types. When
in doubt, wash or dry clean according to the primary fiber
in the blend.
No
Chlorine Bleach
To
improve the life and look of garments with LYCRA, the only
thing that should be avoided is chlorine bleach.
All-fabric
bleach can be used for laundering of garments with LYCRA.
It is particularly useful in preventing any graying of the
fabric caused by absorption of soils and detergents.
Laundering
Machine
washing and tumble drying are the preferred manner of laundering.
If
the other fibers in the garment are machine washable and
dryable, this should be the recommended method for cleaning.
The heat generated by machine drying will help recover any
lost stretch that occurred during the wearing of a garment.
Thorough washing, rinsing and drying in machines brings
out the best in LYCRA.
Dry
cleaning
Dry
cleaning LYCRA is no problem. Although some solvents may
temporarily swell the fiber, proper rinsing provided by
a professional dry cleaner recovers all stretch and recovery
properties of the garment. LYCRA does retain the odor of
dry cleaning solutions a little longer than most fibers,
but it will quickly disappear with a little airing. This
is recommended in shirts, where there are two contrasting
colours tht may bleed.
Cleaning
Common Fiber Blends
Most
fiber combinations with LYCRA can be cleaned by following
simple guidelines for each.
Cotton
Cotton
plus LYCRA garments should be hand or machine washed, and
tumble or hand dried.
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Fuzz
Control and Special Precautions
STAY
AWAY FROM VELCRO. If some fuzz develops on the surface of
the fabric, sometimes passing a razor flat over it may solve
your issue temporarily, but for prevention measures, stay
away from rough surfaces that may have splinters or other
abrasives.
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