Can recycled cotton be machine washed?

Recycled cotton products can be machine washed, but specific operating procedures must be strictly followed to avoid damage. Here are the key points:

1. Pre conditions for machine washing
Only for dense fabrics: Recycled cotton products with tight structures (such as thick canvas, evenly filled cushion liners) can withstand low-speed machine washing, and loose woven fabrics (such as gauze, thin blankets) are prohibited.
Equipment requirements: The washing machine must be equipped with * * "Gentle Mode" * * (or "Hand Wash Mode"), with drum type preferred over drum type.

2. Machine washing risk warning
Fiber breakage: High speed spin drying causes wet fibers to stretch and tear, and the strength of recycled cotton is only 60-70% of that of virgin cotton. Repeated machine washing can easily break holes.
Structural collapse: Filling products (such as dolls and seat cushions) have fiber clumps inside after machine washing, making it difficult to restore fluffiness.
Edge seam opening: The seam is prone to detachment due to mechanical force, especially for splicing styles with dense stitching.

3. Necessary operating procedures
Independent washing: Pack separately in a laundry mesh bag to avoid entanglement and friction with other clothes.
Ultra low water level: The water level needs to completely submerge the clothes but not float excessively, reducing the impact of water flow.
Disable standard program: Use only cold water (<30 ℃) throughout the entire process, and turn off the heating function; Dehydration speed limit is below 800 revolutions per minute.
Short term cleaning: Each wash should not exceed 15 minutes, and complex stains should be pre treated and hand rubbed locally.

4. Suggestions for alternative solutions
Preferred hand washing: Immerse large items in cold water and press to remove dirt. Avoid twisting, rolling, and draining.
Local cleaning: Use a damp cloth dipped in neutral soap solution to gently wipe surface stains, avoiding overall water washing.
Professional dry cleaning: Special coatings/embedded products need to be sent to a professional organization, indicating that steam is prohibited.