Bed Sheets contain polyester and cotton fibers. The laundry care instructions can vary depending on the equipment used by various laundries but should follow the below-listed guidelines.
Wash water temperatures will cause very little variation in shrinkage or color up to temperatures of 160 degrees F.
Normal alkaline wash conditions are acceptable (pH of 9-10) and the addition of an optical for the cotton in the wash cycle is recommended to help maintain the white shade over repeated laundries.
Chlorine, peroxide, or sodium perborate bleach can be used in moderate amounts. In all cases, the pH of the fabric should be brought back to 5.0-7.0 pH range prior to drying.
The use of an optical brightener is not recommended on dyed shades because of the apparent change in color caused by this addition.
Drying can be in a tumble dryer or on a mangle. These plant temperatures on the fabric are around 300 degrees F. a
Caution:
If the fabric reaches this temperature during drying, excessive shrinkage can occur. Many operations exceed these temperatures by trying to run hotter in order to run faster. This will cause problems with shrinkage and color.
If drying in a tumble dryer, always use the cool down cycle prior to stopping the machine to prevent wrinkling.
NOTE: Tumble dryer temperatures should never exceed 300 degrees F.
The laundry chemical suppliers can recommend the most appropriate chemicals for use in specific laundry equipment.
