Knitting Maintenance Tips
Knitted clothing is a common garment in our daily life, they are soft and comfortable, suitable for wearing in the fall and winter seasons. However, the maintenance of knitted clothing requires special attention, otherwise it is prone to pilling, deformation, shrinkage and other problems. Below, let's learn some knitting maintenance skills.
1. Gentle washing
The washing of knitted clothing requires special attention, it is best to use hand-washing, with warm water plus neutral detergent gently scrubbing, do not rub hard, so as not to damage the knitted fabric. If you use the washing machine to wash, you should choose the gentle mode and put it into a laundry bag to avoid friction between knitted clothes and other clothes, resulting in pilling.
2. Avoid sun exposure
Knitted clothes should not be exposed to the sun, because the sun will make the knitted fabric hard and brittle, easy to deformation, shrinkage and other problems. Therefore, you should choose a well-ventilated cool place to dry, or use a hanger to dry indoors.
3. Prevent pilling
Knitted clothes are prone to the problem of pilling, which is due to the loose fibers of knitted fabrics, which are easy to rub with other objects, resulting in pilling. In order to prevent pilling, you can put the knitted clothes into the refrigerator freezer for a period of time before washing, which can make the knitted fabric more compact and reduce the possibility of pilling.
4. Pay attention to ironing
Knitted clothes should not use high temperature ironing, because high temperature will make the knitted fabric deformed, hardened, or even burnt. Therefore, you should choose low-temperature ironing, and turn the knitted clothes over before ironing, and cover them with a wet towel, which can avoid direct contact with the iron and reduce the damage of ironing on the knitted fabric.
The maintenance of knitted clothing requires special attention, only the correct maintenance method can extend the service life of knitted clothing, so that they always maintain a soft and comfortable texture.
Washing method:
1, due to the knitting alkali heat resistance is good, available in a variety of detergents, can be hand-washed machine wash, but should not be chlorine bleach;
2, white clothing can be used alkaline detergent high temperature washing, bleaching effect;
3, should not be soaked, timely washing;
4, it is appropriate to dry in the shade, avoid exposure to the sun, so as to avoid fading of dark-colored clothes, when drying in the sun, will be inside out;
5, should be washed separately from other clothing;
6, the soaking time can not be too long, to avoid fading;
7, not wringing, to avoid wrinkles.
Maintenance methods:
1, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, so as not to reduce the firmness and cause color fading and yellowing;
2, wash and dry, dark and light colors;
3, pay attention to ventilation, avoid humidity, in order to avoid mold.
How to Wash Knit Fabrics ?
The first step when washing knit fabrics is to prepare them for laundry. Clothes should be sorted by color to prevent staining problems and turned over to minimize abrasion and gripping. Choosing the right detergent is equally important. Mild detergents, such as oxidizing detergents, are suitable for knitted fabrics, while strong alkalis, color fading agents and powerful stain removers should be avoided. In the washing machine cleaning process, should choose to use “gentle” or “hand wash” mode, and control the water temperature does not exceed 40 degrees to prevent fabric damage. At the same time, in order to prevent shrinkage, the clothes can be put into a laundry bag. After cleaning, you should use a towel to absorb excess water, and then choose a ventilated place to dry, avoid direct sunlight. Ironing should also pay attention to the temperature to prevent excessive ironing.