Can you wash spun polyester? Cleaning Tips Guide

Polyester is known for its easy care, and while spun polyester has been treated to give it a feel more like natural cotton, it still retains the excellent characteristics of polyester, suchs as being washable and quick-drying.

Here is some detailed information about cleaning spun polyester:

● Basic Cleaning Principles

• Very durable material: Spun polyester is designed for everyday use and can withstand frequent washing without easily deforming or being damaged. It is a very practical fabric.
• Temperature is not a big problem (but moderation is key): In most cases, using warm or cold water is the best option. Although polyester itself can withstand high temperatures, low-temperature washing is safer to protect the garment's shape and color, and to prevent it from reacting negatively with any other clothes being washed together.
• Neutral detergent is sufficient:  Using common laundry detergent or powder is fine. There's no need to look for powerful cleaning agents.

● Machine Washing and Hand Washing are both acceptable

• Machine washing is convenient:
When putting spun polyester garments in the washing machine, it is recommended to use the gentle cycle. Although it is durable, gentle washing will better maintain its soft feel after spinning.
It can be washed with other clothes of similar colors; it usually won't fade or stain other garments.
• Hand washing is gentler:
For some delicate or specially structured spun polyester garments (such as those with lace or complex decorations), gently hand washing is the best way to protect their shape.
Simply add a small amount of mild detergent to the sink, soak for a while, and then rinse gently.

● Drying Techniques

Quick drying is a strong point: A huge advantage of spun polyester is that it absorbs very little water, so it dries very quickly.
Natural air drying is best: After washing, hanging it up to air dry naturally is the best way. This avoids potential minor damage to the fabric from high temperatures, and usually doesn't take much time.
If using a dryer: If you are in a hurry and need to use a dryer, be sure to use a low temperature or low heat setting. Excessive heat is a "minor enemy" of polyester fabric, as it can cause it to shrink or develop stubborn wrinkles.