How to wash a jacket on holofiber in a washing machine?

Recently, blankets, pillows, toys and even clothes, such as a down jacket with a new filler - holofiber, have begun to appear more and more often. He began to enjoy great popularity for good reason. This material has a soft structure, retains heat perfectly and is not inferior in anything to other popular fillers, for example, fluff or synthetic winterizer. Things with such a heater are quite affordable. And of course, like any other, over time they need to be washed. How to wash a jacket on holofiber in a washing machine, we will consider in detail in this article.

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A bit about the properties

This filler is not picky in care, easily restores shape after any mechanical influences, serves faithfully for a very long time. What is holofiber? This material consists of synthetic fibers that are spiral and hollow. Therefore, it is also very light, elastic and has excellent thermal insulation.

Since it is a completely synthetic material, it is completely disliked by ticks or fungi. The fibers are interconnected without glue in a special thermal way, so the holofiber is environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic.

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How to wash holofiber?

How many degrees can I wash? As we already said, the halafider himself is unpretentious in leaving. You can clean it both with a washing machine and with your hands:

• It can withstand temperatures in the range of 45 to 90 degrees.
• It can be wrung out and twisted.
• Can use stain removers and bleaches, even those that contain chlorine. But with the condition that the surface material from which the product is sewn, it will withstand.
• Products with such a filler can be ironed with a hot iron.

Important! The only caveat is better to use liquid detergent, since ordinary powder is poorly washed out of the filler fibers and then a specific odor may appear.

As can be seen from the above, the holofiber itself can be cleaned as you wish. When washing jackets or other outerwear, the processing conditions are determined by the surface material from which the product itself is sewn. Therefore, first of all, you need to study the label on which all recommendations for care will be given. Decryption of all possible icons is already ready to help you on our website at the link “Symbols on clothing”.

The most common are jackets based on membrane fabric, polyester, bologna fabric or raincoat fabric. Let's look at the features of washing each material.

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Membrane and Holofiber

Membrane material is very moody in the course. He does not tolerate the following:

• You can not use ordinary powder, as it clogs the pores and can ruin the unique structure of the material. Must use liquid special products.
• Do not use bleaches, conditioners, stain removers, which include chlorine.
• Membrane items should be washed at a temperature of 30-40 degrees.
• Twisting and wringing such products is also not recommended.
• Do not iron, dry near heat sources or in direct sunlight.

Machine processing

How to wash a jacket on a holofiber made of membrane fabric in a washing machine, if it gets off after washing? If the manufacturer has nothing against machine processing, wash according to the following recommendations:

1. Check the jacket for stains before cleaning. Especially contaminated areas rub with laundry soap.
2. Unfasten the fur, hood, belt from the jacket. It is better to wash them separately.
3. Fasten zippers, buttons, hooks, Velcro and turn the jacket inside out.
4. Put the product in the drum of the machine, pour detergent.
5. Set delicate mode.
6. Water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.
7. Spin must be disabled.
8. At the end of processing, slightly squeeze the product with your hands, without unscrewing. You can wrap it in a large terry towel or sheet so that excess water is absorbed.
9. Hang on a coat hanger and dry in a well-ventilated area.

Manual cleaning

Products from a membrane fabric with holofiber do not need to be soaked, washing should be quick and gentle:

1. Pour warm water into a large container and dissolve the detergent.
2. Put your jacket in the water and wash.
3. Especially contaminated areas can be rubbed with a soft sponge. Do not overdo it; do not rub the product too much.
4. Rinse thoroughly in cool water.
5. Let the water drain, then spread it on a terry towel.
6. You can finish the jacket on your shoulders in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heating appliances.

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Raincoat fabric features

The washing algorithm for raincoat fabric items with holofiber filler is the same as for membrane products:

• Wash items from raincoat fabric at a temperature of 45-50 degrees.
• It is not recommended to twist and squeeze the product, so if you erase it in a machine, then it is best to turn off the spin.
• A wet product needs to be straightened well - if creases are formed or wrinkles cannot be eliminated without additional washing.
• You need to dry such a jacket on your shoulders in the fresh air or in a well-ventilated area.

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Bologna tissue

This fabric is very sensitive, so it is not recommended to wash the jacket on the holofiber in a washing machine. It is better to do this manually, following the following guidelines:

1. Pour water into a large container. The water temperature should be no more than 40 degrees.
2. Dissolve a liquid in water.
3. Put the jacket in a soapy solution.
4. The most contaminated areas can be rubbed with a soft sponge.
5. Rinse the product well under running water.
6. Products made of Bologna fabric do not tolerate twisting and push-ups. If creases form on them, it will be impossible to get rid of them. So let the water drain, and then wrap the jacket in a large terry towel, sheet or bathrobe that will absorb excess water
7. Leave to dry in the fresh air or in a well-ventilated area.

Important! Ironing a Bologna jacket is not recommended. In extreme cases, it can be steamed or ironed with a warm iron through wet gauze.

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How to wash a product made of polyester or polyester material?

• Jackets made of such material are perfectly washed at a temperature of 40 degrees.
• It is not recommended to wash with ordinary powders and use bleaches or chlorine-based stain removers. It is best to use special liquid detergents for washing delicate items.
• Drying is necessary, having previously got rid of excess water, in the fresh air or in a well-ventilated area.
• Ironing is not recommended, as the material does not tolerate high temperatures and can be deformed.

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Washing cotton jackets with holofiber

Such products can be washed manually and in a washing machine. General recommendations are as follows:

• The washing temperature is from 50 to 70. A more accurate temperature will be indicated on the product label.
• Such products well tolerate twisting and spinning.
• As a detergent, you can use both liquid gels and granular powder.

Important! If you use powder, then you need to set the function of an additional rinse. The powder is poorly washed out of the filler, and this can lead to an unpleasant odor.

• Can be used oxygen bleaches. Complex stains can be treated with soap and brush.
• It is possible to iron with an iron heated to 100 degrees.

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How to wash a blanket or pillow from holofiber?

How to wash a blanket or pillow from holofiber? This question excites many housewives, as the popularity of this filler is growing. She is particularly interested in whether it is possible to wash the holofiber blankets in the washing machine. Since we have already found out that the filler itself is not at all opposed to being washed, wrung out or twisted, there will be no problems with washing blankets and pillows in the washing machine.

Important! Before you start washing in the machine, do a test: put a heavy object on the pillow. If the pillow quickly returns to shape, then - the filler is of good quality and will easily survive the wash.

Parameters for washing:

• Wash delicate pillows and blankets.
• Use liquid detergents.
• Set the extra rinse function.
• Pillows and blankets should be dried in a well-ventilated area, periodically whipping and turning.

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What to do if the filler is out of shape?

If, for any reason, the holofiber has lost shape after washing, you can do the following:

• When washing the jacket, put a few tennis balls in the automatic machine - they will whip the filler during washing. Even better if you have special balls for washing.
• Unfortunately, this method is not suitable for a blanket or pillow. Here you have to work hard: rip the product, get the filler and fluff it with a brush to comb the animals. Then return it back and sew up the product.
• In extreme cases, the holofiber can be replaced. Such a filler is not very expensive. Or in this case you can choose another pillow filler.

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Useful Tips:

• If the holofiber is stray, straighten it before washing.
• When washing jackets, do not use bleaches.
• Do not wash products with such a filler too often.
• Rinse such products very well. Otherwise, an unpleasant odor will appear, and white stains may also appear on dark clothing.

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In this article we examined all the features of washing various things with holofiber filler. Adhere to these tips, and then you will not have problems with caring for them.