Pure cotton clothing is one of the common fabrics in our daily life. It has the characteristics of good breathability, strong moisture absorption, skin-friendly and comfortable, so it is very popular among people. However, in order to extend the service life of pure cotton clothing, we need to avoid some taboos during maintenance, especially high-temperature ironing and sun exposure. Below I will explain these two maintenance taboos and their reasons for you in detail.
1. High-temperature ironing: High-temperature ironing refers to using a high-temperature iron to iron pure cotton clothing. This practice will cause damage to the fiber structure of the pure cotton fabric, thereby affecting its breathability and comfort. In addition, high temperature will cause the fibers to shrink, causing the clothes to deform, shrink and even leave obvious iron marks.
The correct way to iron is to choose low or medium temperature. If necessary, you can cover the clothes with a layer of wet towel to reduce the direct heat transfer to the fibers. effect. At the same time, you should be careful to separate a layer of clean cotton or gauze between the iron and the clothes to prevent the iron from directly contacting the pure cotton fabric.
2. Sun-drying: Sun-drying refers to exposing pure cotton clothes to the sun to dry. Although ultraviolet rays in the sun have a sterilizing effect, prolonged exposure to the sun will cause the color of pure cotton clothing to fade and the fibers to age. Especially colored cotton clothes, their dyes are easily damaged by ultraviolet rays and fade.
In order to protect pure cotton clothing, it is best to avoid direct sunlight. You can choose to dry it in a cool and ventilated place. If there are no suitable drying conditions, you can choose to dry indoors in a ventilated environment or use a low-temperature dryer.
In addition, there are some other taboos for the maintenance of pure cotton clothing that need to be paid attention to:
3. Long-term soaking: pure cotton clothing is easy to It absorbs moisture, but long-term immersion in water will cause fiber damage, causing clothing deformation, shrinkage and other problems. Therefore, when cleaning pure cotton clothes, it is not advisable to soak them for too long.
4. Excessive friction: During the washing, rinsing and dehydration processes, excessive friction will cause fiber damage, hair balls, etc. Therefore, you should choose a mild laundry detergent and washing machine setting when washing, and try to reduce friction as much as possible.
5. Stacked for a long time: Pure cotton clothes stacked together for a long time are prone to deformation, indentation and other problems. To avoid this situation, it is best to choose wooden or plastic hangers for hanging or folding for storage.
By properly caring for cotton clothing, we can extend its service life and keep it looking good and comfortable. I hope the above answers can help you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
