Clothes with sequins: how to wash a dress, t-shirt or sweater

Each wardrobe item has an individual cleaning approach. Clothes with decorative elements require special attention. It is necessary to wash things with sequins so that they do not lose their presentation, adhering to certain rules indicated on the manufacturer's label.

For decoration, parts with a diameter of 4-7 mm are mainly used, the larger they are, the more difficult it is to wash

Is it possible to wash clothes with sequins

Sequins are made of plastic, they can be round, corrugated or square, but always very small and thin. They are placed on the fabric in the form of scales. Two methods of fixing are used: on a cheaper product, the decor element is glued, to an expensive one, it is sewn with thin threads. The latter method is more reliable, the thing is easier to clean.

The entire product can be covered with sequins, for example, an evening dress, or partial decoration of a print on a T-shirt, designation of an ornament on a sweater. The material for such products is used thin, flowing so that the clothes with the plates fixed on it do not look bulky and do not visually increase the figure. The production of things with sequins includes:

• silk;
• organza;
• thin jersey;
• grid;
• viscose.

You can wash such textiles, but in compliance with the recommendations for care. See product label for information. Special symbols indicate the optimal water temperature, how to wash, whether ironing is possible.

The material embroidered with solid or colored scales looks festive and elegant, it has good breathability. But it is necessary to wear the thing with care so that the decorative elements do not lose their shape, and in the worst case, do not crumble. This condition must be observed during cleaning. It can only be washed from the wrong side, regardless of the method chosen.

Ways of washing clothes with sequins

You can clean products with sequins automatically and manually. Use the machine only if the manufacturer allows this cleaning option. If there is a prohibiting sign on the label, the automatic method must be abandoned so that the fabric does not stretch, and the decorative elements do not fall off, lose color or shape. It is especially not recommended to machine wash if the sequins are fixed with glue or they are large.

Better to wash the decorated items by hand. The method is more gentle and not laborious.

If the clothes are made of mesh, they do not get dirty so often and do not absorb unpleasant odors. Sequins on such a base are attached with threads by the hole in the upper part, they are not fixed tightly.

You can clean the surface with a damp sponge, swiping down, and according to the same principle, only in an upward direction. In this way, the contamination is removed from both sides of the plates. You don't need to wash it again, this measure will be enough.

How to wash clothes with sequins

You can clean things with any detergent so that it matches the color of the material. But it is better to use liquid, it is easier to remove it by rinsing. Do not take gels containing chlorine and alkali.These funds act aggressively on the decor. Also, any soap is suitable for cleaning, preferably laundry soap.

How to wash a sequin tee

If machine washable:

• the T-shirt is turned inside out;
• put in a special bag;
• set the "Delicate wash" mode.

The program will automatically set the temperature and spin speed. If you clean the shirt by hand:

• it is soaked in warm water with the addition of detergent;
  
  

  Especially problem areas are treated with a soft brush or sponge
• washed by hand, lightly pressing on the place where the sequins are attached;
• then rinse the textiles in warm water.

How to wash a sequin dress

Often the dress is completely covered with plates, therefore it is necessary to clean it, observing certain rules:

• water temperature - +300 C;
• spinning at minimum speed;
• pre-turn the dress;
• put in a special bag;
• washed separately from other things.

The "Drying" function is not used. You can also wash it by hand, then the product is soaked in soapy water, the water temperature is +300 C. The problem areas are cleaned, rinsed and dried. For clarity, it is better to watch a video with recommendations on how to properly wash a simple dress decorated with sequins.

How to wash a sweater with sequins

If the jacket is with buttons or with a lock, it is buttoned up, turned inside out. The washing method is selected depending on the care recommendation. Expose manual or delicate mode if using an automatic machine.

The device cleans the jacket in a special bag, separately from other things

The manual method is no different from cleaning a dress and T-shirt. The jacket is soaked, the dirty places are rubbed by hands, rinsed. Turned over and dry on a flat surface.

How to dry clothes with sequins

In choosing a method, the material from which things are made plays a role, taking into account its ability to stretch and shrink. A few tips for drying sequin décor garments:

1. It is necessary to wash in a typewriter or by hand without the "Spin" function and do not twist.
2. Allow excess moisture to drain.
3. Turn the product to the right side. If the material is mesh or viscose, the item is laid out on a flat surface. Silk or chiffon items are dried vertically.
4. Clothes are hung on a hanger in a room with a constant temperature and good air circulation.

Do not leave clothes in direct sunlight, much less dry on a radiator

Useful Tips

It is possible to preserve the presentation of the product, thereby prolonging its wearing period, following a number of recommendations:

1. Use chlorine-free detergents, preferably in the form of a gel of the corresponding color.
2. You can clean it manually or in a typewriter, if the manufacturer allows this method.
3. You can not twist, but only slightly squeeze.
4. It is necessary to wash clothes that are turned inside out.
5. Dry on a flat surface with the right side, gently smoothing the plates with your hands. If they are colored, then it is better away from sunlight.
6. You need to store it on a hanger in an upright position so that the plates do not deform at the fold.

The product is cleaned separately from other things - this is a prerequisite for a machine and manual method. Water temperature - no more than + 400C.

Regular ironing is not suitable for this type of textile if the clothes are only partially decorated, they are ironed without affecting the ornament. In the case when the sequins completely cover the thing, use a steam device. But in general, the material will not wrinkle if washed and dried correctly.

The iron should not come into contact with the fabric, it is held about 10-15 cm from the thing

Conclusion

You can wash clothes with sequins in any way: in an automatic machine, by hand, or simply by passing with a damp sponge on both sides. Before work, you must familiarize yourself with the label on the product, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.Use mild detergents for delicate fabrics so that the scales do not lose their shine and color.