A synthetic plastic fiber also known as PET. Resistant to stretching, shrinking, abrasion, wrinkles, and mildew. Easily washed and quick drying, polyester is sensitive to heat and doesn't breathe well.
You can wash your polyester clothes, blankets and washing polyester is simple. To wash and clean polyester fabric at home, only a few key polyester washing instructions are required. In fact, polyester's properties make it one of the easiest fabrics to wash. You can actually machine wash polyester, with the right laundry detergents and techniques as it is generally quite durable and can withstand regular laundering. Polyester is a synthetic fiber, so to ensure it does not break down from heat, opt for cool or warm water when washing. You can clean polyester by following these steps.
Pretreat
Polyester washing starts with pretreatment. Pretreat stains with Stain Solution. Focus on susceptible areas such as underarms, necklines, and cuffs to remove stain-causing sweat and grime
Stain Solution effectively removes new and old/set-in protein, tannin, and oil stains – from stubborn pit stains to ink, tomato sauce, salad dressing and grass stains
To clean your favorite polyester jacket, and remove odor, presoak the item for 30 minutes in cool to warm water mixed with 1/4 cup of plain white vinegar.
Machine Wash
Polyester can be washed in the washing machine. Machine wash items with Signature Detergent on the normal cycle with warm or cool water. Wash with like colors and fabrics only. Don’t forget to place items inside a Mesh Bag for protection.
Reduce static and soften clothing with Fabric Conditioner Classic. It is best used with every other wash.
Dry & Finish
Can you put polyester in the dryer?
You can put polyester in the dryer on a cool to medium setting. The dryer won’t cause wrinkles, but polyester can be ironed on low or steamed.
Air dry polyester or tumble dry at medium temperature.
Polyester generally doesn't wrinkle.
Iron as needed at a low temperature setting, or steam when drying polyester garments.
To freshen between launderings, spritz with your favorite fabric freshening spray, like Classic Fabric Spray.
Store
Knit items should be stored folded to prevent stretching or distorting. Woven items such as pants can be hung.
Always store items clean.
We recommend storing in a breathable cotton or canvas bags to protect items from bugs.
Storing in plastic encourages yellowing and can trap mildew-causing moisture, a prime environment for bugs.
All polyester washing instructions are based on textile science. Not all garments perform and react as science would predict.
