Tips To Wash Sheer Dresses

By Sowmiya Prasad

Laundering your dresses is an important task and something that needs adequate care. Not many people like the chore and consider it a daunting task. However, understanding the nuances of fabric and laundering it will make it easier. All you have to do is acquaint yourself with the task and learn to enjoy it since there is always an ongoing need to wash your clothes and laundering it.

People may follow different ways of washing a dress. Some may use a washing machine while some may opt for a hand wash. There are also certain clothes which you can only dry wash. Sheer dresses are light weight fabrics with finest knits. The knits in the clothing are designed to bring about a semi-transparent effect. The influence of sheer clothing in the fashion industry and home decor in this 21st century is high-sounding and the clothing industry stays abreast with the latest trends.

Tips To Wash Sheer Dresses

Some of the popular sheer fabrics are silk, nylon, cotton and rayon. A silk kurta or a cotton anarkali is something most women prefer to wear. It adds to their looks and makes them gorgeous. When all is true, you should also give a little care while washing sheer dresses. Adequate care will increase the longevity of these dresses. Here are the facts you need to take into account while washing sheer dresses.

The best care for your cotton, linen

  • Your cotton and linen fabrics should be washed carefully as they are some of the delicate dresses and here are a few tips to it.
  • Use only warm or cold water for prewash soaking.
  • Hot water can be used for white clothing or that which is heavily dirty.
  • Cold water can be used on thick dresses or that is less soiled.
  • Take care that your wash cycle doesn't exceed 15 minutes.
  • You can also opt for a bleach or fabric softener.
  • If you follow the above tips washing sheer dresses like cotton or linen can become an easy task.

Watch your Tulle
Tulle, a sheer fabric that is manufactured in rayon, nylon and silk comes with intricate weaving and is one of the delicate dresses. Washing sheer dresses like tulle demands a special care and washing regime. You can opt for either a machine wash or a hand wash, but only in cold water. To get desired results it is advised to use dry tulle dresses flat.

To maintain the elegance of chiffon

  • Chiffon clothing is one of the most delicate dresses and one which adds elegance and beauty on the person who wears.
  • Washing sheer dresses like chiffon may sometimes need a professional help. A professional can remove the darkest stains on the clothing.
  • Treating it with starch can also provide adequate results.

Those cute embroidered fabrics

  • These are delicate dresses that may demand washing by hand. Washing sheer dresses like this should be done by giving it adequate time and care.
  • It is essential that you fix a cleaning time of 10 minutes for these fabrics.
  • You may opt for any kind of detergent in hot water, but for a cold water wash you may use liquid detergent.

The comfortable summer wear

  • Voile is one of the most opted summer wear and the best of delicate dresses. The material is light weight and offers the much needed comfort to the person who wears it.
  • Washing sheer dresses like voile should be done on a delicate setting.
  • Wash the clothes in adequate detergent and hang it dry. You may also place it flat for drying.

Next time when you wash your sheer dresses, keep in mind the above tips. Happy Washing!

Story first published: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 17:28 [IST]
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