Sintepon is a modern filling made of synthetic fibers that makes clothes warm and at the same time does not add extra weight to them, keeping things light. The advantage of the material is the easy care of products with such insulation. It is enough to wash the jacket following certain rules, and it will look like new again.
Methods for gently washing a jacket with padding polyester
When cleaning a jacket with synthetic filling, it is important not only to remove dirt from the product, but also not to damage the structure of the padding polyester. Glued synthetic winterizer is most susceptible to destruction during maintenance.
When processing items with such a filler, water gradually washes away the glue, which disrupts the structure of the artificial fabric. Clothing with such insulation is dry cleaned or its surface is carefully wiped by hand.
Another type of padding polyester - thermo-glued, its fibers are bonded by heat treatment, without adhesive.This filler is not afraid of water, but still requires delicate handling so that the structure of the fibers is not damaged.
You can ensure careful treatment of the item both by hand and by machine washing.
Important! When choosing a method for cleaning a particular product, you must carefully study the recommendations for caring for it. Some items are made with fibers that are machine resistant, as stated on the label.
Using the washing machine
A washing machine will easily return a jacket, coat or children's overalls to their original cleanliness. In this case, the following sequence of actions should be followed: If there is a stain on the clothing, it is removed before cleaning begins. If you use a stain remover or other product on a jacket that has already been washed, a stain may appear at the site of contamination. To remove it, you will need to wash your clothes again.
A problem that often arises in the drum of a washing machine with a padding polyester lining is that the filler gets knocked down.
Advice! Tennis balls or special rubber balls that need to be placed in the drum along with the clothes will help prevent the padding polyester from crumpling.
Handwash
You can also wash things on padding polyester by hand. In most cases, artificial fibers do not allow dirt to penetrate the structure, leaving it on its surface. When clothes get into water, dust and dirt dissolve and are easily washed off from the material. The only difficulty that may arise is rinsing the jacket. Clothes will need to be rinsed thoroughly, changing the water several times.
Items that are suitable for hand washing only:
- Jackets with fur trim or inserts that cannot be detached.
- Jackets with a combined top made of various fabrics.
In order to maintain the shape of the product and not disturb the structure of the padding polyester, you need to wash clothes carefully, touching the fabric without effort. It is not recommended to soak items before washing.
The choice of detergents, water temperature and other washing features do not depend on the chosen cleaning method.
Technological features of wet cleaning of clothes with synthetic insulation
During all stages of washing, it is important to follow certain rules.
Selecting the appropriate mode (for machine wash)
The following modes of the automatic machine will ensure careful handling of things:
- delicate wash;
- handwash;
- synthetics.
Suitable detergents
It is not necessary to buy a special detergent for padding polyester products. You can use any mild detergent suitable for washing synthetic items.
Advice! When choosing the form of detergent, it is better to give preference to liquid products: substances released in powder form require additional rinsing.
Recommended water temperature
The synthetic materials from which the jacket is made require that the water not be hot when washing.
The maximum permissible water temperature is +40°.
Spin
Given the ability of synthetic padding to bunch, it is not recommended to wring out washed clothes. Therefore, you should exclude the spin mode from the program specified for the automatic machine. When washing by hand, you should also not forcefully twist the clothes: this can deform the lining. The water remaining in the product after washing will quickly drain on its own, without additional mechanical impact.
The only exceptions can be things in which the padding polyester insulation is quilted and securely and evenly secured throughout the clothing.In this case, light spinning of the product is allowed.
The nuances of wet cleaning of outerwear with padding polyester of different densities
Washing clothes with padding polyester has some peculiarities and requires adherence to a certain order.
- If necessary, fasten buttons and restore seams damaged during use.
- Detach the hood if it has a fur trim sewn on it, and it is decided to wash the jacket in the machine. The hood with fur will have to be carefully washed by hand.
- Remove stains using laundry soap or a stain remover suitable for the material that does not contain bleach.
- Check the outer and inner pockets and empty them of all contents.
- Zip up the jacket and place it in a special bag before washing.
How to dry items using padding polyester insulation after washing
The process of wet cleaning of clothes ends with drying the product. It is also important to follow the recommendations on the label. They will suggest a possible drying option: horizontally or vertically, on a hanger.
Reference! The drying mode is indicated on the label with three stripes. Placed vertically, they indicate the need to hang the jacket on hangers. If they are depicted horizontally, dry clothes in the same way, carefully lay them out and let the water drain.
Clothes should dry naturally. You cannot speed up the process by placing the jacket near heating devices, this will damage the fibers of the fabric.
Padded jackets are comfortable and practical clothing. Proper washing and care will help maintain its quality and shape.
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