Sunday, December 20, 2009

If washed in warm water, does rayon shrink?

From the net:


Regular viscose rayon does have some disadvantages. It's not as strong as many of the newer fabrics, nor is it as strong as natural cotton or flax. This inherent weakness is exacerbated when it becomes wet or overexposed to light. Also, regular rayon has a tendency to shrink when washed. Mildew, acid and high temperatures such as ironing can also result in damage. Fortunately, these disadvantages can be countered by chemical treatments and the blending of rayon with other fibers of offsetting characteristics.





High-wet-modulus rayon is a stronger fiber than regular rayon, and in fact is more similar in performance to cotton than to regular rayon. It has better elastic recovery than regular rayon, and fabrics containing it are easier to care for鈥攖hey can be machine-washed, whereas fabrics containing regular rayon generally have to be dry-cleaned.





So cold hand wash %26amp; air dry OR DRY CLEANIf washed in warm water, does rayon shrink?
yes rayon shrinks. hand wash it.If washed in warm water, does rayon shrink?
I would suggest cold on delicate cycle or hand wash.








baby
yup! be careful. hand wash it

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