Monday, October 26, 2009

Satin: fabric of excellence

Fabrics are available in huge quantity and varieties. Among all of them, satin is regarded as the most special type, basically because of the superior fine quality and velvety touch. It offers an elegant appearance through its sober shine and softness. Home furnishing industry is the one where fabrics are most used in different forms and satin is prominent as it is being used greatly.

Originally satin was extracted from silk but soon after the process came in much demand, due to which cotton, rayon, polyester and nylon all were used for manufacture of satin. Therefore satin is a byproduct of these fabrics. Fabric needs attention and so their byproducts too. While buying any variety of satin or even fabric, one should be equipped with complete information about the care and attention required by them. These are generally delicate materials and need deeper protection. When you buy stuff, make sure it is very much fine in quality and comfortable is use as well. Manufacturers often attach guidelines with their products so users should follow the instructions in the best possible manner. This insures long term performance of the product.

Satin fabric needs careful Washing

Best process is to go according to the instructions given on the fabric because the production and manufacturing of each fabric is done differently so needs care and attention according to that only.
Satin made of silk is recommended to be dry cleaned always. Otherwise, fabric like satin should be washed with normal detergent in lukewarm water preferably with hands only. Machine wash is not recommended generally though it’s being used nowadays in many cases. Machines that can give better performance should only be used.
Just like this, lot more information is provided over the fabric and sometimes you get a manual with all information. In order to attain high yielding performance and long life of your satin fabric, use mild detergent and soft hands while washing your fabric at home or better go to the dry cleaner for that purpose.

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