A modern, more financially accessible and easy-to-care analogue of natural leather of animal origin is eco-leather.
This material consists of cotton, cellulose-based artificial materials, small particles of natural leather and polymers.
In order for a wardrobe item, accessory or decorative item made from newfangled fabric to last as long as possible and not lose its attractiveness and useful properties, they need to be properly looked after.
Washing eco-leather
For users who are knowledgeable about the rules of clothing care and people who do not pay attention to the practical recommendations of specialists, the first point of care will be to study the label of the item.
On the label, the manufacturer indicates the type of washing (hand, machine), process temperature and features (type of washing powder, possibility of bleaching, spin power). If the product does not have parts made from other fabrics, or is not decorated with multiple decorative elements in the form of beads and rhinestones, then the rules for caring for it will be classic.
Handwash
The first wash of a jacket, skirt or bag made of eco-leather must be done manually, especially if the product has a bright color. When hand washing items made from leather substitute, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Do not pre-soak laundry.
- If the product has a lining, then it must be carefully washed and the leather surface wiped with a sponge soaked in warm water.
- Eco-leather clothes should not be pulled, twisted or rubbed during hand washing.
First stage – mixing water and detergent. The water should be warm (no more than 40 degrees).
Important! To wash items made from artificial leather substitute, you need to use liquid detergents and use half as much as for items made from cotton, satin, and viscose.
Then you need to place the jacket, trousers or bag in water, rub the leather surface with your hands, and squeeze lightly. Then rinse the item in several waters (3-4 times), wring out again. You need to dry the wardrobe item in the open air, after straightening it with a shaking motion.
Temperature
The most acceptable and gentle temperature for the material is 30–40 degrees. If you use hotter water, the fabric will crack and lose its shape and color. For the first procedure, it is better to use cold tap water. This is necessary in order to prevent the paint from washing out.
Features of washing and further care
Dry the washed product only on a hanger, away from heating devices, fireplaces, and devices with open flames. To ensure maximum drying, the jacket, dress or skirt should be turned inside out and ensure good air circulation. You can use another hanger for this.
If there are stains on a piece of clothing, they must be removed before washing. For fresh stains, an ordinary washcloth moistened with water (with detergent, provided that the stain is greasy) will do. To remove outdated marks, you need to place a wet rag on the stained area, wait until the stain goes away, and then wipe it off with a sponge.
Eco leather in the washing machine
If the label indicates that a leather product can be washed using an automatic machine, then it is better to do so. There are no special rules for this type of care.
The main thing is to choose the most delicate and careful care. “Delicate” mode, water temperature – 30 degrees, 400 spin speed and gel-like detergent without chlorine - these are the universal secrets for washing clothes and accessories made of eco-leather in an automatic machine. If possible, it is better to eliminate spinning altogether and do it manually.
Rules for delicate care of an eco-leather jacket
Machine washing a jacket made from an eco-friendly leather substitute is quick, convenient and easy. 
The procedure should be followed according to this plan:
- Check and clean pockets, fasten all buttons and zippers, and turn the jacket inside out.
- Pour chlorine-free gel detergent into the powder tray, set the temperature to 30 degrees, select the delicate mode without spinning.
- Upon completion of the procedure, take out the jacket, lightly wring it out, hang it on a hanger and dry it.
By following these instructions, you can carefully clean your favorite outerwear. If there are stains, you must first remove them and then machine wash the jacket. You can refresh a leather dress in a similar way.
Washing eco-leather dresses
In order to wash a dress made of eco-leather, you need to place it in a drum, first turning it inside out.
Then select delicate or manual mode, set the water temperature to no higher than 30 degrees, select the minimum spin speed (if there is a corresponding icon on the label).
Then you need to pour in the washing gel, start the machine and, upon completion of the wash, remove the product from the drum, shake it and hang it on a hanger to dry.
Important! It is not recommended to use dry washing powder to wash eco-leather products, as its granules can scratch the material and leave white stains.
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