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Thread Number: 78669
/ Tag: Detergents and Additives
Fabric softener question |
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Post# 1026664 3/9/2019 at 17:17 (1,871 days old) by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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Hi all,
I recently bought a t-shirt online, assuming that it was cotton. When I received it, I found that it's 100% polyester. It says something about dry-something or other. It must be that "wicking" type of material. Anyway, the washing instructions say not to use fabric softener on it. Can anyone tell me why, or if it would do damage to it if I did use softener? Thank you! Barry | ||
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Post# 1026667 , Reply# 1 3/9/2019 at 17:37 (1,871 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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I think the reason they recommended no fabric softener is because it can sometimes stain synthetic fabrics, especially 100% synthetic material. The resultant FS stains can sometimes be successfully removed by rubbing the stained area with regular bar soap, but Fels Naptha would work best, then re washing the garment with detergent and warmest water possible.
Eddie | ||
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Post# 1026671 , Reply# 2 3/9/2019 at 18:10 (1,871 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1026688 , Reply# 3 3/9/2019 at 18:59 (1,871 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1026710 , Reply# 5 3/10/2019 at 05:08 (1,871 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany) |
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Post# 1026744 , Reply# 6 3/10/2019 at 14:38 (1,871 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Thanks
I use softener pretty sparingly as well.
I didn't use it at all for years, but I just recently started again. I missed the softness, as well as the Downy "April Fresh" scent that I remembered from childhood. I mess with the Unstopables a little bit, but it's not the same. I wouldn't want to ruin this shirt, since I just bought it. Well, and I like it. I do wish it had been cotton though. And, don't worry. I don't wear it to work out. If you saw my physique, you'd understand. Barry | ||
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