So that it will last, here's the trick to taking care of satin clothes

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JAKARTA - Clothes made from satin material have a smooth and soft texture. When worn, satin clothes will give the impression of 'falling' on the perfect body. Don't be surprised if many women tend to choose satin fabric as the material for formal dresses or formal events.

Unfortunately, satin clothes should not be treated carelessly. The way to wash and dry satin clothes is different from ordinary clothes. Well, this time VOI will try to give tips on how to care for satin clothes so that they are not easily damaged.

First, you have to be observant in choosing detergents for washing satin clothes. Its soft and loose texture requires you to use special detergents to soften clothes. Avoid using hard detergent because it can damage the fabric fibers. The soaking time must also be considered, a maximum of 5 minutes. If it is left too long, the color of the clothes can fade.

The second way to care for satin clothes is to wash separately without using a washing machine. This prevents friction with other rough clothes that can damage the fabric fibers. Unlike other types of fabrics, satin has a soft texture and is easily damaged. For this reason, never wash it with a washing machine, let alone brush it hard.

Finally, so that your satin clothes can be used for the long term, never use a dryer or dry it directly under the sun. In order to maintain the quality of the fabric, just dry it by letting it cool in a shady place. Make sure to iron at a moderate temperature to maintain the satin fiber and cover it with a thin cloth first.

Want to be safer? You can use a steam iron to iron satin fabric clothes. After ironing, store the clothes in a cool and dry place. You must check the temperature in the closet and make sure it stays cool. This can minimize the risk of mold on satin clothes.