What materials are better for bed and breakfast linens?

By material

1. Pure cotton fabric

Advantages: softer feel, alkali and high temperature resistance, washing temperature can reach

80℃

Above.

Disadvantages: The degree of water shrinkage is relatively large, so pure cotton linen is prone to wrinkles when washed in a water washing machine.

Note: When washing pure cotton linen with darker colors or mixed colors, the temperature should not be too high, otherwise the color will easily fade.

How to identify: When a piece of cotton is cut off, pull out a thread. The fibers at the break are loose and uneven. The strength after soaking is the same as the dry strength, or even greater than the dry strength. Cotton products burn quickly, producing yellow fireworks and blue flames, which have the same smell as burning paper products. Ashes are few, soft, and gray in color.

2. Chemical fiber linen

Advantages: No wrinkles after pinching, smoother to touch, easier to wash, stains are easy to remove, use household detergent or laundry room special wash agents can be removed.

Disadvantages: Afraid of being exposed to heat.

Note: Chemical fibers are divided into many types. The general cleaning temperature is

20

~

40℃

. It is best to use powder or liquid detergent, and try not to use soap. Use clean water to rinse thoroughly, otherwise it may become yellow and hard. After the chemical fiber linen is dried, it should be dried in a ventilated place, but it should not be exposed to the sun for a long time.

How to identify: Use a lighter to ignite the pulled yarn, burn it for a second or two and then blow it out. If it becomes hard after being pinched, it means it is a chemical fiber fabric.

3. Linen fabrics

Advantages: The appearance is relatively stiff, the tensile strength is relatively high, friction resistance, alkali resistance, washing is relatively simple and convenient, and the cleaning temperature is

30~40℃

Disadvantages: It feels hard, easy to deform and shrink.

Note: Do not rub or twist hard when washing, otherwise it will easily fluff and affect the appearance and lifespan.

How to identify: Hemp fiber burns quickly, produces yellow-blue flames, has the smell of burning grass, has less ash, and the ash is light gray or off-white.

4. Silk fabric

Advantages: high strength, soft and shiny, and feels cool to the touch.

Disadvantages: Afraid of heat, not resistant to friction, not resistant to alkali.

Note: It is best to send it for dry cleaning. If washing by hand, the temperature should not exceed

30℃

. Wash and twist lightly. Silk fabrics and linens should not be exposed to the sun after washing. How to identify: The silk fabric is close to the flame, burns slowly, shrinks into a ball, and emits flames. After the silk is burned, it emits a smell and forms small dark brown balls, which break into pieces when pressed by hand.

5. Woolen fabrics

Advantages: warm to the touch, good elasticity, soft luster, smooth and crisp surface, clear and prominent texture, plasticity and hygroscopicity , shrinkage and good elasticity.

Disadvantages: poor alkali resistance, not resistant to high temperatures, most woolen fabrics require dry cleaning.

Note: Woolen cloth actually belongs to woolen cloth, but due to its relatively low content, some parts can be washed, but the water temperature during washing should not exceed

40℃

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How to identify: Pure wool fabrics are rolled up when burned with fire, and have a strong smell of burned chicken feathers, without ashes.

6. Blended fabrics

Advantages and disadvantages: Blended fabrics are made of cotton, wool, and chemical fiber as raw materials, woven according to a certain proportion, and combine the advantages and disadvantages of the above materials. Good performance and overcome corresponding shortcomings to a certain extent.

How to tell: Textile blends burn with a small, less strong smell and a small amount of ash.