Summer is coming, how to store your duvet properly? 1. Hang out for drying before storage It is suggested that the duvet should be hung up for drying before storing. As there must be moisture left inside the duvet during using in the whole winter, no menthion there is inevitably a certain amount of oil and […]
Lyocell, originally trademarked in 1982 as Tencel, which is a form of rayon. It consists of cellulose fibre, of which the molecular is tight and structured with very strong intermolecular force. Its fiber strength is almost 20% higher than common viscose fiber.
Unlike rayon made by the viscose process, lyocell production does not use harmful carbon disulfide, which is toxic to workers and the environment. Tencel is made of coniferous wood fibers with non-toxic solvents, so its manufacturing process is environmentally friendly and the raw material source is rich. The fibre is used to make textiles for clothing, bedding and other purposes.
Advantages:
Tencelf fabric is comfortable as cotton, strong as polyester, luxury as wool fabric, smooth and soft as silk.
It has very good toughness property no matter in dry or wet condition, as well as excellent hygroscopicity and antibacterial properties.
It is rather stable with low shrinkage after washing. Under wet condistion, as a kind of cellulose fibre, its wet strength is much better than cotton.
Disadvantages:
The outer shell of tencel fiber will be broke and fuzzy if suffered from mechanical friction, especially under wet condition.
More serious, pilling will happen. The tencel fabric will become slightly hardened under hot and humid condition.
Environmental Protection:
Natural material source: made of 100% natural biodegradable wood pulp;
Natural production process: the whole processes are physical, 99.5% of the solution can be recycledand reused;
Natural post-treatment: after-treatment with non-toxic and pollution-free additives.
Characteristics
Breathable fabric: nanofiber structure creates its superior humidity control ability, its moisture absorption ability and water release speed is twice as cotton.
Strong naked sleep feeling: the tencel fabric is smoother and fuller than that of wool and cotton fiber. And as it is not with chemical additives contained, such fabric is more safty and healthy for skin, especially good for sensitive skin.
Natural antibacterial fabric: due to its excellent moisture absorption ability and speed, tencel fabric will directly absorb the sweat into its fiber molecules, to keep a dry environment and effectively reduce bacterial growth.
Linen products return to be popular recent years, as it is very strong, absorbent, and dries faster than cotton. Because of these properties, linen is comfortable to wear in hot weather and is valued for use in bedding and garments.
But how to wash and care the linen bedding at home in our daily life? Here are some guidance may be helpful for you:
1. To wash the natural linen products with a washer, gentle cycle is suggested and do not overwashing.
2. A laundry bag will be helpful while washing for protection, or hand washing will be more better.
3. As linen is a kind of natural fabric, light-colored products and dark-colored products should be seperated during washing to prevet from staining.
4. While using special detergent, pls make sure it is fully dissolved in cold water, otherwise it may leave brown stains on light-colored fabric . Never use alkaline detergent.
5. Hanging the linen products to dry helps to avoid the heat damage that can be caused by traditional dryers.
6.Good quality linen products should be dried naturally and avoid exposure, which can be ironed when still slightly wet by setting the temperture to linen cycle. Flax products can be ironed with hot steam, to avoid wrinkling, please hang it after ironing.
Care labeling is required for nearly all ready-to-wear and yard goods, including many home furnishing fabrics. The labels should be attached to garments and should be available where fabrics are old although frequently the consumer must ask for the label.
The care that required for a fabric or garment depends on the fiber, yarn, fabric construction, and finishes that are part of the textile product. The construction of the item and the component parts such thread and linings must also be considered. Occasionally, a consumer will decide against buying a textile because he dislikes the care that it requires. Some consumers are careful and conscientious in the way they maintain an item, other consumers are not. Manufacturers should simulate home laundry conditions as they test fabrics in an effort to determine the appropriate care method.
The fabric care labels that are commonly available for piece goods are:
Basic fiber properties largely determine the care required of textile products. The consumer who is knowledgeable about textiles will understand the properties of the fibers and will be able to examine and evaluate the effect of yam. fabric construction, and finishes on the care of the textile product He will be in a better position to interpret incomplete care labels or provide appropriate care when labels are missing than the consumer who lacks this knowledge.
Knowledge about laundry and dry-cleaning procedures is also essential in properly caring for textiles. The consumer must seek additional information as new products become available. Read the information on the labels and use correct textile information and good judgement in following the instructions.
Responsible manufacturers and retailers can work together to provide serviceable textiles. Responsible consumers can evaluate the product before purchase and properly care for it after purchase for maximum satisfaction.