LIVINGSOCIAL GUIDE
Apparel Care Instructions Guide
BY: Editorial Staff | Jun 24, 2016
These are general guidelines on how to best take care of your apparel. For best results, please consult the garment's label before cleaning.
| Delicate Fabrics | Cleaning Instructions | Drying Instructions |
| Any garment with any percentage of the delicate fabrics listed below should be dry-clean only | ||
| Cashmere | Dry-clean | --- |
| Satin | Dry-clean | --- |
| Leather | Dry-clean | --- |
| Lace | Dry-clean | --- |
| Silk | Dry-clean | --- |
| Velvet | Dry-clean | --- |
| Wool | Dry-clean | --- |
| Taffeta | Dry-clean | --- |
| Natural & Synthetic Fabrics | Cleaning Instructions | Drying Instructions |
| Acrylic | Wash in warm delicate cycle with fabric softener | Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low |
| Corduroy | Machine washable | Line dry |
| Cotton | Machine washable | Tumble dry |
| Nylon | Machine washable | Tumble dry |
| Linen | Wash in cold delicate cycle | Line dry |
| Polyester | Machine washable | Tumble dry |
| Rayon | Machine washable | Line dry |
| Cotton-blend (more than 50% cotton) | Machine washable | Tumble dry |
| Nylon-blend (more than 50% nylon) | Machine washable | Tumble dry |
| Polyester-blend (more than 50% polyester) | Machine washable | Tumble dry |
| Rayon-blend (more than 50% rayon) | Machine washable | Line dry |
| Instructions by Clothing Style | Cleaning Instructions | Drying Instructions |
| Items with detailing such as satin or lace trim, buckles, or corset detailing should be hand washed | ||
| Lingerie and hosiery | Hand wash | Line dry |
| Tutus | Hand wash | Line dry |
| Decorative trim (sequins and beading) | Hand wash or dry-clean | Line dry |
| Suits | Dry-clean | --- |
| Ties | Dry-clean | --- |
| Cocktail and formal dresses | Dry-clean | --- |
| Shapewear, bras, and underwear | Machine washable | Line dry |
| Towels | Machine wash cold | Tumble dry low |
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