Fabric Care Guide : Cotton | How to care for Cotton Clothing

This is a visual how-to care guide for cotton fabric. This video highlights how to take proper care of cotton clothing and garments in your closet.

Basic characteristics of cotton -

- Cool, soft and comfortable
- Absorbs & releases perspiration quickly
- Durable
- Wrinkles easily

Care Instructions -

- Washing instructions - Cotton is machine washable and it is advised to use warm water.
- Drying instructions - Cotton clothing should be hanged to dry. High setting on dryer can also be used.
- Ironing instructions - Iron on high temperature.

While taking care of cotton fabric it is important to note -

- Don't use bleach (unless garment is white)
- Overbleaching can cause damage (or yellowing) to the fabric

Note - As best practice, always follow the garment’s care label for exact instructions. If there isn’t one, just follow this guide & it will help your cotton fabric last longer.

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Warm water? I always use cold, no wonder it's not longer soft