How to keep sherpa from matting.
How to keep sherpa blanket from matting.
Wash it alone to prevent this.
After a couple of washes i noticed that the faux sherpa fleece was matting and exposing the fabric underneath.
The synthetic material will become brittle and even more matted the fur fibers may even melt.
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Never use an iron on sherpa.
The most common reason a sherpa blanket is matted is due to incorrect washing with other materials.
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Sherpa blankets should be washed in front loading machines only and if possible.
How to clean sherpa.
You need to take careful precautions that it is thoroughly clean before you use it for your bedding or as a casual throw blanket on your sofa couch.
Detergents can ruin the water resistance a sherpa blanket has.
Clean sherpa by spot treating it and making sure to wash it alone without other fabrics that can harm it in the washing machine.
Hang dry and only use the dryer to fluff the blanket up.
Run your fingers through the fabric to loosen it and get rid of any clumps.
To reduce the potential for matting seek high quality faux fur.
When purchasing a new throw blanket that has faux fur fleece or sherpa fabric it can be hard to decide how to proceed on cleaning it.
Never put faux fur in the dryer even on low or fluff settings.
If you do not have one then remove the agitator from your top loading machine.
Here are some common errors that can go wrong with your throw blanket when washed improperly.
Look for soft high density fur that springs back after you touch it.
Shedding of fur.
Doing so will damage the fabric and can cause it to fall out of the garment.
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Then use a laundry soap that is detergent free.
And so with some experimentation i have found the perfect method to refluff my beloved robe.