What can I do to soften the fabric. After washing, the sheets are very rough.
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It usually takes several washes for them to become real soft. I washed mine in warm water 3 times before putting them on my bed. We've washed them about 5 times total now and ours are super soft.
144733
I would return them. Cotton sateen should be soft and silky!! Mine are softer now than they were when I washed them for the first time.
144734
Use a fabric softener such as Downey in the wash and/or Bounce in the drier.
1464893
not sure, i haven't done so...i'd probably dry clean it instead. i'd worry that it wouldn't be as soft if put into the dryer.
222074
I suggest using a hair dryer to melt the excess wax into the fabric. If there is still excess, try soaking up the hot wax with a paper towel.
1758668
I wash these towels along with my other towels using hot water, liquid detergent, and crucially NO fabric softener (softener fills up the little nooks and crannies in the fabric and negatively affects its absorbency). I guess you could, as others have said, use vinegar if you want to give the towels a good cleaning.
744005
I throw them in the washing machine after I spray them with shout. Don't use fabric softener on them though.
445228
The Magnolia Estate Collection sheets are much softer and thicker after washing
1017353
I washed them and then used fabric spray colors and fabric pens and the colors stayed fine. The problem was the fabric does not come out very nice. It came out wrinkled and had to be ironed. I had my Sunday school kids decorate them for an end of the year fun project. They were ok for that.
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I washed it in the washing machine - delicate cycle. Low heat/delicate dry. Or hang dry. When it came out of the washer, it was a bit twisted inside, but I was able to fix no problem. The 2nd one I purchased when it came out of the washer it was twisted too much. I ended up cutting at the seam a 1/4" length and used the back end of a pencil to smooth & straighten it. Then I stitched it up. Worked quite well and not a ton of hassle. After the initial machine wash for both of them, I just hand wash or wipe with wet cloth since.
216376
Yes! I have had mine for about 6 months and have washed it at least weekly. It still feels like new. Always wash in cold water, tumble dry low and never use fabric softener or dryer sheets.
878053
I have done this and when they go into the dryer they become very clingy and stick to other fabrics when they are put in the dryer. Also, company said not to use fabric softener and dryer sheets that will coat these delicate threads in the cloth thus diminishing the property of attraction. Not totally sure of what you are looking for. Kim
2166929
My recommendation is that you wrap it in a bag and toss it in the dryer for 15-20 mins on low heat. Don't use dryer sheets!! It's like a second skin and as silent as you are.
1758666
Many new fabrics, particularly towels, were washed first with fabric softener to make them fluffy looking. This should be removed to make them more water absorbent,and adding vinegar also helps to set the color, especially for bright fabrics.
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You could try a little oxiclean or bleach in the washing machine. I don't think they will ever be as stain free as when they are new but at least they will be clean.
430229
I think you have to take to the dry cleaner. I have a cover for feather bed that can be washed with regular laundry.
1835317
Yes, and I just did them in my new LG dryer on the correct setting, still wrinkled, but once you spread them out on the bed, they seem to relax (except for the top rim)Guess if we want the sheets our Mom's did for us, it is back to the ironing board as they are all cotton. I do however like the feel of them when in bed. (use little heat when drying)
1876443
Separate from regular wash - avoid fabric softener, etc... [I do wash with microfiber towels.]
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I had to flat iron them after washing and drying because they scrunched but not I'm a cute way. Maybe try rolling them with a large roller