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No household appliance is as game-changing as the tumble dryer when it comes to laundry care. The convenience of quick and efficient drying is especially noticeable during the cold, rainy months of the year.
Understanding how to care for different fabrics during a cycle is essential to ensuring your clothes look their best. Each fabric has its own unique drying requirements. Tracking these will ensure your clothes look their best and enjoy a long, fruitful life.
Our blog aims to explain the various fabric ranges and how to get the most out of your Mistral Tumble Dryer.
Cotton is one of the household’s most common fabrics, known for its comfort and breathability. It is relatively durable and can withstand the heat of a tumble dryer. It’s best to use a regular heat setting when drying cotton items.
However, to prevent shrinkage, removing the clothes slightly before dehydrating is advisable, as well as letting them air-dry the rest of the way. This method helps maintain the size of your garments and keeps them soft and free from excessive wear.
Delicate fabrics like silk, satin, and lace require extra care during drying. These materials are sensitive to high heat, which can cause damage such as shrinking, warping, or losing their sheen.
When drying delicates, using the “delicate” or “low heat” setting on your Mistral Tumble Dryer is crucial. This gentle drying cycle uses lower temperatures to protect the fabric’s integrity. To be extra cautious, consider placing delicate items in a mesh laundry bag to minimise friction and potential damage.
Wool and cashmere are luxurious natural fibres that provide excellent warmth and softness but are also prone to shrinking and felting if exposed to high heat.
Always select the “wool” or “gentle” setting on your Mistral Tumble Dryer to dry wool or cashmere garments. This setting uses a low-temperature cycle that is designed to dry these delicate fibres slowly and carefully.
Additionally, avoid overloading the dryer with heavy items, which can cause the wool to lose shape.
Synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and spandex are widely used for their durability and ease of care.
These fabrics are generally quick to dry but can damage or melt if exposed to excessive heat. When drying synthetic materials, use the “low heat” or “permanent press” setting on your Mistral Tumble Dryer.
These settings are designed to dry synthetic fabrics gently while reducing the risk of wrinkles and heat damage. Additionally, removing the items promptly once the cycle is complete can help prevent creasing.
Denim is a sturdy fabric that can withstand the rigours of a tumble dryer. However, to maintain the colour and shape of your jeans and denim jackets, it’s best to dry them on a “low heat” setting.
High heat can cause denim to fade and shrink, so a lower temperature is advisable. Turning denim items inside out before drying can also help preserve their colour.
For best results, remove denim from the dryer while still slightly damp and let it air-dry completely to prevent over-drying, which can stiffen the fabric.
