Posted on September 14 2018
Wondering about the washing instructions for your fleece sheets? Did something get on your favorite blanket? Don’t stress over washing it; we’ve got you covered with easy care instructions!
Wait, what do these symbols mean?
Have you ever wondered what all those laundry care symbols are for? You're not alone! Here are the most-used symbols on Blanket care instruction tags:
Plush or Fleece Polyester Throws and Blankets
We know you want to keep your favorite plush or fleece feeling as soft as the day you first cuddled with it. To ensure years of cozy comfort, wash separately in cold water on the gentle cycle using your usual detergent. Use only non-chlorine bleach as needed. We recommend line drying but if you’re in a hurry, you can also put the blanket in the dryer on the no heat setting (sometimes called ‘air fluff’).
You may be asking, “Is washing separately on the gentle cycle and air drying really necessary?” And the answer is: yes, it is!
Here’s why: when you wash your blanket in a fully loaded washing machine, the fabrics rub against everything else that is in the wash. This can cause the fibers to get matted (sometimes referred to as pebbling), ball up into little round bits that come off (pilling) or stands of fibers that come loose (the dreaded shedding). Sometimes your blanket can pick up fibers from other laundry it's washed with, leading to discolored pilling that is not attractive or nice feeling. So separate really is best!
Heat can also damage the fibers, which is why we recommend air or line drying. The good news is that the washing machine’s spin cycle usually does a great job getting most of the water out and the blankets don’t take very long to dry!
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