How To Wash And Care For Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic fabric that can be used in clothing and household fabrics due to its versatility. Since it’s durable & also affordable, polyester is found in more items than you would think. Purex® shares how to care for your polyester fabrics and clothing to keep them looking brand new.

Polyester is a common fabric found in t-shirts, dresses, and blouses, and activewear. It’s often mixed with other fabrics like wool or cotton to help reduce wrinkles.

You’ll often find polyester in bedding products including sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, and comforters. Polyester is easy to wash and dry, making it a popular choice for bedding.

Since it’s durable and doesn’t fade as fast as other fabrics, polyester is commonly found in curtains drapes, and cushions. It’s great for both outdoor and indoor home textiles.

Before placing the polyester fabric in the washer, sort your item by color, separating lights and darks. Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting with Purex® detergent. If your polyester fabric or clothing item has a stain, Purex® recommends Advanced Oxi + Coldwater Power liquid detergent. This detergent is Purex® toughest detergent and leaves your clothes smelling fresh and stain-free.

Tumble dry the polyester fabric. Make sure to check for stains as it’s harder to remove them once stained items are placed in the dryer since it allows the stain to set.

When ironing polyester, make sure the steam is not too hot: use a moderately warm steam setting to avoid burning through the polyester fabric.

To learn more about similar fabrics and caring for them, view how to wash cotton or how to wash linen.

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.