What can I do to soften the fabric. After washing, the sheets are very rough.
144732
It usually takes several washes for them to become real soft. I washed mine in warm water 3 times before putting them on my bed. We've washed them about 5 times total now and ours are super soft.
144733
I would return them. Cotton sateen should be soft and silky!! Mine are softer now than they were when I washed them for the first time.
144734
Use a fabric softener such as Downey in the wash and/or Bounce in the drier.
1758668
I wash these towels along with my other towels using hot water, liquid detergent, and crucially NO fabric softener (softener fills up the little nooks and crannies in the fabric and negatively affects its absorbency). I guess you could, as others have said, use vinegar if you want to give the towels a good cleaning.
1148121
I am not sure yet! I did put the fitted sheet in the dryer, sprinkled it with water and put it on a light setting to take out wrinkles when I took it out of the package. They came out good ,have not washed them yet as they are for a spare bedroom so not used all the time!
1665958
Oh my gosh, YES! You should try to pretreat the tough stain with a bar of laundry soap like Fels Naptha or Zote. Use the washer on the clothing and then let it soak for really bad stains. Then go back to washing.
204160
I would say they've gotten a bit softer, but haven't changed dramatically. I LOVE these sheets though!! Give them a chance, unless you really want a dramatically different feel. You may have to go w/ synthetic fabrics to get it though.
1971675
They go right in the washing machine, on hot, with sheets & towels. No fabric softener, but oxyclean. Hang to dry, athough they're pretty much dry after the cycle's done. Hope that helps! I am very happy with these.
1230753
I washed mine in the machine in cold water with liquid fabric softener, stretched it out over a stand-up wooden drying rack and let air dry. Didn't hurt it a bit and it stayed soft.
744005
I throw them in the washing machine after I spray them with shout. Don't use fabric softener on them though.
222074
I suggest using a hair dryer to melt the excess wax into the fabric. If there is still excess, try soaking up the hot wax with a paper towel.
1450603
Try washing the cover and line dry it DO NOT put it in the dryer Hope this helps
686409
I've washed ours several times in the machine (and dryer). It's getting softer actually - very pleasant. No problems at all with washing/drying.
1876443
Separate from regular wash - avoid fabric softener, etc... [I do wash with microfiber towels.]
1849779
It's your fabric softner. When you wash your clothes next time, add 1/2 cup of vinegar in place of liquid fabric softner. You might have to do this a few times. I had this problem mostly with bathroom towels because I love them soft and fluffy, but the problem was too much of a build up on them. The vinegar will also wash your washer of any buildup. Good luck!
1154715
I haven't had to clean mine yet but i would soak it in a mild solution of dish soap then lightly dab the dirt away. try not to rub too much the fabric might not hold up. good luck!
1768712
I wash them on the gentle cycle with my dusting cloths and other floor pads that I use in my basement and set it at extra heavy soil. I use cold water, no fabric softener. I never put them in with regular clothing or anything other than cleaning rags.
2196510
Yes, just don't use any fabric softener. Most of the time I just wash it in the sink with soap, rinse and let dry.
1637470
It is soft, however, I'm not sure it would sufficiently retain it's shape after a run in the washing machine.