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qwerty · 08-27-2006, 12:19 AM

Hi. I bought something that is made of cotton and spandex. The care tag says to hand wash. Does anyone know if most items with care tags that specify hand washing will be damaged if it is machine washed? I know certain fabrics need special care. Thanks in advance.

robyrob · 08-27-2006, 09:34 AM

man i wouldn't mess around with them tags - they are SERIOUS

when it says hand wash, you'd better DO IT.

rosered · 08-27-2006, 02:59 PM

You might be okay if you wash it on a really gentle setting and then let it air dry but there's still a risk it could shrink or get pulled out of shape.

Crimson and Clover · 08-27-2006, 06:27 PM

you should definitly handwash it. its not that hard. just toss it in the sink with some woolite.

08-27-2006, 12:19 AM	#1
qwerty Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 20, 2004 Posts: 226	Silly question... Hi. I bought something that is made of cotton and spandex. The care tag says to hand wash. Does anyone know if most items with care tags that specify hand washing will be damaged if it is machine washed? I know certain fabrics need special care. Thanks in advance.

08-27-2006, 09:34 AM	#2
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08-27-2006, 02:59 PM	#3
rosered Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 20, 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 342	You might be okay if you wash it on a really gentle setting and then let it air dry but there's still a risk it could shrink or get pulled out of shape.

08-27-2006, 06:27 PM	#4
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	you should definitly handwash it. its not that hard. just toss it in the sink with some woolite.