Tips and Warnings about fleece faux fur

Nov. 30, 2016

There are a few things to remember when handling and laundering fleece faux fur in order to keep them soft and cozy. Caring for your fleece blanket properly ensures your favorite blanket lasts longer, feels softer, and looks fluffier for an extended period of time.

Issue	Cause(s)	Recommended Fix
Broken down, stretched fibers	Hot water wash Hot dry	Wash in cold water on gentle cycle Low heat setting when electric dryer is used
Shedding in wash	Exposed damaged fibers	Insert blanket in large laundry bag before washing
Coating on blanket	Detergent left in blanket after rinse Dryer sheets	Put blanket through extra rinse cycle, reserving fabric softener until that last rinse Do not use dryer sheets
Static cling	Machine drying without dryer sheet	Toss a clean tennis ball into the dryer with the blanket
Pilling	Blanket rubbing against sides of dryer or rough clothing while drying	Line dry
Lint balls on blanket	Washing blanket with towels	Fleece attracts lint balls, so never wash the blanket with towels or other high-lint items

The most important thing to remember when laundering your fleece faux fur blankets is that heat and friction are the enemies. Also, using anything that leaves a coating or residue on the fleece fibers, such as soap that does not rinse out completely, or dryer sheets, leaves your blanket feeling sticky or rough.

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Tips and Warnings about fleece faux fur

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