Tweed fabric is a fabric with unique texture and style. Here are some tips on how to clean tweed fabric:
1. Check the washing instructions
Before washing tweed fabric, be sure to check the washing label on the clothing. Different tweed products may have different washing requirements due to differences in their ingredients and production processes. For example, some may indicate that they can only be dry cleaned, while others can be carefully hand washed
2. Hand washing method (if applicable)
1. Prepare the right detergent
- Choose a mild detergent, such as wool detergent or mild neutral detergent. Avoid using detergents containing bleach or strong alkalinity, as these may damage the fibers of tweed fabrics.
2. Water temperature control
- Use cold or warm water, and the water temperature should not be too high. Generally speaking, a water temperature of about 30°C is more suitable. Too high a water temperature may cause tweed fabrics to shrink, deform or fade.
3. Gentle Washing
- Place the tweed fabric in water and stir gently to distribute the detergent evenly. Then, rub the stained area gently with your hands, being careful not to pull the fabric too hard. If the stain is localized, you can first apply a small amount of detergent to the stain and then rub it gently.
4. Rinse it clean
- Rinse the tweed fabric thoroughly with clean cold water, making sure that the detergent is completely rinsed off. Residual detergent may make the fabric hard or discolor.
III. Dry Cleaning (If the care label requires it)
1. Choose a reliable dry cleaner
- If the tweed fabric is marked as dry clean only, choose a reputable dry cleaner. Professional dry cleaners can choose the appropriate dry cleaning solvent and treatment method based on the characteristics of tweed.
2. Inform special requirements
- When handing the clothes to the dry cleaner, inform the clerk that the clothes are tweed fabrics, and if there are any special stains or places that need attention, also inform them.
4. Drying
1. Lay flat to dry
- Whether it is hand-washed or dry-cleaned, the best way to dry tweed fabric is to lay it flat to dry. Avoid hanging it directly to dry, because wet tweed fabric is heavy and hanging may cause the clothes to deform. You can lay it flat in a clean, dry, well-ventilated place, such as on a clothesline or a clean towel.
2. Avoid exposure to the sun
- Tweed fabrics should be avoided from exposure to the sun, because the ultraviolet rays in the sun may fade and harden the fabric. It is ideal to choose to dry it in a cool and ventilated place.
5. Ironing
1. Low temperature ironing
- If you need to iron tweed fabrics, use a low temperature setting. You can first test iron on a hidden part of the clothing to ensure that the fabric will not be damaged. And it is best to iron when the fabric is still a little damp, so that it is easier to smooth out wrinkles.
2. Use an ironing cloth
- When ironing tweed fabrics, place an ironing cloth, such as a clean cotton cloth, between the fabric and the iron. This will prevent the iron from coming into direct contact with the fabric and causing burns or shiny marks.