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Learn how to take care of your
fine fabrics and everyday textile
items.
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. |