These synthetic fabrics are a substitute for silk.
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Acetate and triacetate are synthetic fabrics made from spun filaments of cellulose.
Acetate is also used frequently for suit and coat linings.
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Acetate manufacturers often suggestdry cleaningbecause the material doesn’t always react well with water and becomes weaker when wet.
However, with extra care, it’s possible to successfullywash some synthetic fabricsat home.
Turn the item inside out for extra protection before putting it in the bag.
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Load and Set the Washing Machine
Don’t overload the washer.
Choose thegentle cycle,cold water, and a reduced-speed spin cycle.
Excessive heat may cause the garments to shrink.
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What are Acetate and Triacetate Fabrics?
Though closely related, these two cellulose fabrics slightly differ.
Triacetate is a modified form of acetate with improved properties.
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They differ in the way the two fibers are processed.
Triacetate
Additional advancements were made by the Celanese Corporation in the 1950s with the development of triacetate.
This is a cellulosic fiber made with wood pulp, but it contains less cellulose than regular acetate fibers.
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Trim or tuck under any frayed edges of the rip, and then pinch or pin the tear together.
Stitch the tear as best it’s possible for you to.
It doesn’t need to be perfect since it’s hidden in an interior lining.
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Instead of hanging itemswhich can cause garments to lose their shapefold and store the garments flat.
Press while the fabric is slightly damp and turned inside out.
Additional Tips for Washing Acetate and Triacetate
Polyester and acetate are both manmade materials.
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Polyester is a synthetic material made from polyester filaments.
Acetate fibers are considered semi-synthetic since they are made by processing wood pulp with acetic acid.
Triacetate can wrinkle easily when it’s wet, but is wrinkle-resistant in most other conditions.
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It can have some stretchiness to it, as well.
