When buying a warm dressing gown, many focus on color and softness, forgetting that the item will have to be washed. Unstable dyes on cheap plush or fleece can fade when washed, and the item quickly loses its attractiveness. A terry robe is the best combination of warmth and comfort for the body and savings for the wallet.
Fabric Features
Terry, Russian colloquial name for natural fabric with loops elongated on one or both sides. They give it special softness and the ability to hold back the cold.
REFERENCE. All over the world this material is called “forte”, from the French word “grated”, “scratched”.
Advantages:
- Cotton, linen or bamboo are used for production, producing a hypoallergenic, natural material.
- High hygroscopicity. Bath towels and shower robes are made from this fabric.
- The ability to withstand high temperatures was included in GOST back in the USSR.It was then that the need arose for soft fabric that could be used in hospitals and childcare facilities.
- Resistant to deformation and wear. Like all natural materials, terry products can withstand up to fifty washing cycles.
- Long-term color retention. This fabric is dyed only with permanent dyes that do not fade or wash out.
- A light massage effect on the body that improves blood circulation and skin tone.
Let's figure out how to properly wash a robe.
Preparing for washing
When washed with aggressive detergents or chlorine-containing bleaches, the terry becomes harder, may lose color and ugly stains and streaks will appear on the fabric. In order for robes to keep their shape and wrinkle less, polyester is sometimes added to natural fibers.
IMPORTANT! Before washing, carefully read the information on the product label. The composition of the fabric and restrictions on washing and bleaching modes are indicated there.
A heavily soiled terry robe can be soaked before washing or stubborn stains can be treated with a chlorine-free bleach such as Vanish or Ariel.
Washing in a washing machine - rules
There are only a few important nuances for this process that can help preserve the structure of the fibers and effectively clean them:
- When using automatic washing machines, terry robes should be washed separately from other items. This fabric strongly absorbs water and increases in volume several times.
- If the product has one-sided pile, then it is better to turn it inside out.
- When spinning, it is necessary to reduce the speed so as not to deform the fabric. At high speed, a heavy, wet robe can stretch out greatly, turning into a shapeless robe for a scarecrow.
- To maintain the pleasant softness of the robe after washing, add conditioner when rinsing. This will help fluff up the loops of the pile and make it even warmer and more pleasant to the touch.
In addition, you should carefully remove the robe and straighten it on the rope. This fabric takes quite a long time to dry and any wrinkles increase the drying time.
Nuances
If you have to wash terry with other things, then among them there should not be clothes with locks, hooks or metal decor. The loops of the terry robe can get caught and pulled out. This will lead to the loss of the appearance of the fabric, if it does not tear at all in this place.
IMPORTANT! Never put flannel, fluffy woolen items and terry knitwear in the washing machine together with terry items. The forte fabric on its loops will collect lint and hairs from such things, resulting in a robe covered with ugly pellets.
Mode selection
Although terry fabric can easily withstand washing at high temperatures, such disinfection is unlikely to be needed in everyday life. It is better to choose the delicate mode. This way the robe will last longer and retain its beautiful appearance. And don't forget to reduce the spin speed.
Choice of product
The terry fibers hold particles of powder and when rinsing, part of it often remains on the product, forming a white coating. This is especially noticeable on dark-colored robes. Therefore, it is better to use gels rather than powders for washing. Products for woolen items with color preservation and conditioner are ideal.
IMPORTANT! It’s a good idea to add conditioner when rinsing to add extra softness.
Handwash
As a rule, terry robes are washed in an automatic machine, and hand washing is possible only in exceptional cases.This procedure will require considerable physical effort, because the fabric absorbs a lot of water and becomes very heavy. You will need a bath and an assistant who will lift the robe onto a rope.
IMPORTANT! It is strictly forbidden to twist terry clothes; it is better to wring them out slightly and let the water drain over the bathtub.
When washing by hand, it is also better to use liquid detergents and add conditioner when rinsing. Do not rub contaminated areas too hard; you can damage the lint on the fabric. It is better to first apply a stain remover to these areas and then wash them.
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