Questions about garment and fabric care?     Ask Dr. Chen-Yu.  

For additional information about taking care of fabrics.  Please browse the following list of websites.

http://www.fabriclink.com/university.html - A comprehensive site having information on fiber history, fiber producers and trademarks, fiber production, characteristics of textile fibers, yarns, fabric terms, fabric care according to fiber type, care symbols, laundry tips, caring for performance fabrics, and stain removal guides.

http://www.tide.com/fabric/  - Information on how to remove stains and provides tips on maintenance and general care of fabrics.

http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/textiles.htm  - Provides information on the storage of antique fabrics.

http://www.allola.net/care.html  - Information on care of Pashima.

http://www.ifi.org/home.html  - Site of International Fabric Care Institute, which is an association of drycleaners, wet cleaners and launderers.

http://www.fabricdirect.com/html/fabric_care_tips.html  - Provides laundry tips according to fiber type.

http://www.fabrics.net/   - Contains information on fabric care, weaves and how to identify different types of fabrics and their characteristics.

http://www.deliascleaners.com/fabric.htm  - Contains the do's and don'ts for fabric care, what are the different cleaning process which cleaning processes should be used when, addresses fabric concerns, has a guide to dry cleaning, and also has information on the trims and ornamentations used in garments.

http://florida-finisher.com/fabCareMaint.html  - Has a chart on fabric care and maintenance.

http://ww.apnaguide.com  - Contains tips on maintenance.

http://www.cleanuppages.com/  - Information on stain removal from fabrics and carpets, the chemicals used on cleaning and their uses, how to make homemade cleaners, and how to clean upholstery.

http://sewing.about.com/hobbies/sewing/cs/fabriccare/index.htm  - Contains links to different sites having information on fabrics.

http://www.buyfabricdirect.com/buyfabricdirect/FabricCare.htm  - Contains an index of fibers and their care instructions.

http://store.yahoo.com/phoenixtextiles/fabriccare.html  - Information on fabric care.

http://www.gocohens.com/oops/index.html  - Information on carpet, upholstery and leather care.

http://www.dryel.com/usa/hints/ironing_tips.html  - Ironing tips.

http://www.homefurnish.com/fabrcare.htm  - Information on fabric care and cleaning.

http://www.fabricgallery.com/fabriccare.html  - Information on the different fabrics available on the market as well as general tips on fabric care and cleaning.

http://www.homemadesimple.com/febreze/solution.shtml - Tips on fabric care.

http://ohioline.osu.edu/lines/home.html  - Contains tips on care of silk fabric.

http://www.srfabrics.com/care/silk.htm  - Contains information on the different types of fabric and how to care for them.

http://www.fabricclub.com/store/washinginfo.asp  - Contains tips on fiber care.

http://www.peekaboo.net/archives/cat13/32.html  - Sewing and caring for microfiber.

http://www.chemistry.co.nz/stain_frame.htm  - Information on different kinds of fabric and how to care for them.  Also contains a stain removal guide, and has information on the synthetic surfactant and soaps used in laundry.

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/carelbl.htm  - Information on care labels.