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How To Wash And Care For Nylon

What is Nylon

Nylon is a synthetic polymer and is a very common fabric. Known for its durability & versatility, nylon is widely used in clothing, sporting goods, and consumer goods. Purex® shares how to care for nylon clothing and fabrics to keep them looking brand new.

Common Nylon Garments & Items:

Nylon Clothing

Nylon is common in outdoor jackets and windbreakers since it’s durable. It’s also a key component in stockings and hosiery, mixed with other fabrics to enhance the strength & elasticity of the fabric. Most bathing suits are usually nylon also.

Nylon Sporting Goods

Due to its strength & flexibility, nylon is often used in sporting goods like fishing lines, tennis strings, and racquetball strings.

How To Wash Nylon

Start by grouping together nylon by their fabric type and intended use, separating lights, and darks. Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting with Purex® liquid detergent or Purex® Pacs. Purex® detergent keeps your clothing smelling fresh with scents like Mountain Breeze or Tahitian Breeze liquid laundry detergent.

How To Dry Nylon Fabric

Let drip dry, avoiding the dryer.

Tip from Purex® for Caring for Nylon

Nylon should be laundered separately from other laundry items.  As always, always check the items care tag instructions to preserve your items & keep them looking brand new.

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

Discover Purex® Products

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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Nylon Fabic

To Wash

Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.

To Dry

Let drip dry.

Tip from Purex

Nylon should be laundered separately from other laundry items. Hint: most bathing suits are nylon.