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How To Wash And Care For Rayon

What is Rayon

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber known for its softness. It has a similar fabric to silk and is commonly used across clothing and household items. Purex® shares common garments and household items made with rayon how to properly care for your rayon fabrics and clothing.

Common Rayon Garments & Household Items:

Rayon Clothing

Due to rayon being a lighter fabric, you’ll often see that it’s a fabric worn in the summer. This includes being used in dresses, blouses, skirts, and shirts. It is known to be a softer and more breathable fabric.

Rayon Bedding

Due to the lightweight fabric and smoothness, rayon is found in bedding products such as blankets, sheets, and pillowcases.

How To Wash Rayon

Since rayon is a softer fabric, Purex® recommends checking the care label to see if the item has specific wash instructions. Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting, using Purex® detergent. For an added boost of freshness, use Purex® Crystals. Toss them in your washer for up to 12 weeks of freshness and odor elimination.

How To Dry Rayon Fabric

Let the garment or item drip dry, not putting rayon fabric through the dryer.

Tip from Purex® for Caring for Rayon

Do not twist or wring. Also, avoid the use of chlorine bleach, as that could stain the fabric.

To learn more about similar fabrics and caring for them, view how to wash and care for silk.

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Purex® offers an array of great products, all at an affordable price to help care for all fabrics. Discover Purex® liquid laundry detergents, Pacs and Purex® Crystals. Purex® products will keep your clothes smelling fresh in a variety of scents while keeping them looking brand new.

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