{"id":5913,"date":"2026-02-04T01:41:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/?p=5913"},"modified":"2026-02-04T01:41:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:41:15","slug":"proper-washing-of-stretch-fabrics-to-avoid-white-fuzz-in-professional-laundry-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/de\/proper-washing-of-stretch-fabrics-to-avoid-white-fuzz-in-professional-laundry-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Washing of Stretch Fabrics to Avoid White Fuzz in Professional Laundry Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/de\/solution\/\"><strong><u><b>professional laundry shops<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a>, damage and fabric aging often result from regular <a href=\"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/de\"><strong><u><b>laundry operations<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a>. They occur even in standard processes, and they often cause disputes between laundry shops and customers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Case Introduction<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A regular member of a laundry shop dropped off a dark blue wool-blended suit shirt she often wore. The fabric label shows that it has 3.9% spandex, and it belongs to a typical stretch wool fabric. Because of spandex, the skirt had the texture of wool and good stretch, perfect for daily commuting.<\/p>\n<p>This skirt had been professionally dry-cleaned at the same laundry more than ten times without any damage, pilling, or deformation. But after one normal dry-cleaning, the surface suddenly became covered with fine white fuzz. It was evenly spread and very noticeable to the touch. This unexpected issue confused the laundry shop and the customer.<br \/>\nTo find out the reason, the staff in the laundry shop used a magnifying glass to check the sample and found that the white fuzz was actually broken fiber filaments. After checking the composition and cleaning process, they also found that the problem was caused by aging and the breaking of spandex.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474.jpg\" alt=\"Proper Washing of Stretch Fabrics in professional laundry shops\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u56fe\u72474-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Standard Professional Operations<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Professional laundry shops have a standard and refined dry cleaning process for high-end fabrics like stretch wool-blend suit skirts. From collecting to delivering, there are many links. Each link needs to match the professional operation requirements of the industrial laundry equipment so as to ensure the washing quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Link 1: Pre-inspection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pre-inspection at this stage is the basis of washing. Technicians first check the fabrics and washing methods on the washing label of the clothes, and then do a stretch test to see if the spandex is normal. In addition, they check for the different types of stains, like oil, sweat, or dust, and note where they are. They also look for hidden damage or loose stitching on the fabric.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Link 2: Local pre-treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In easily dirty areas, like the neckline, cuffs, and hem of a dress, neutral stain removers should be used. People should remove stains by dotting and gently patting instead of rubbing vigorously. Also, stain remover should not stay on the surface of the clothes for a long time to avoid the initial corrosion of spandex caused by chemical substances. After pre-treatment, the stain remover should be rinsed completely. Clothes should stand for 5 minutes before the next step.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Link 3: Dry cleaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular dry cleaning can be done according to the fabrics of the linen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Link 4: Drying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Matched industrial washing machines should be used. Also, when drying the stretch wool-blend skirt, people should follow the principle of gradual low-temperature drying.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Case Analysis<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This cleaning of the dark blue stretch wool-blend skirt strictly follows the above links in the previous ten times of dry cleaning, and there was no quality issue before. This immediate white fuzz issue is not caused by a single washing operation error. It is the joint result of the spandex and the accumulated high washing temperature.<\/p>\n<p>Spandex fiber is a synthetic elastic fiber. In common conditions, the low-temperature drying (below 45\u2103) will not cause obvious damage to the spandex. The aging of spandex is an accumulated process. This shirt has experienced more than 10 times of dry cleaning. It was also dried by the industrial dryer each time. More than 10 times of high temperature makes the spandex break down. At that time, the molecular structure becomes loose, the elasticity of the fibers continuously decreases, and finally, it is about to age.<\/p>\n<p>Though the parameters of this dry cleaning are just the same as the previous ones, the endurance capacity has dropped to the lowest level, and finally, the whole part broken down.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the spandex in this skirt was woven as a core-spun yarn. The spandex filament was in the center, covered by the wool fibers on the outside. When the spandex broke due to aging, the broken ends pushed through the gaps in the wool layer and appeared on the surface of the fabric. This created the visible white fuzz that could be seen and felt.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Professional Wet Cleaning<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For this kind of clothes, the cleaning method should not be limited to dry cleaning. Professional wet cleaning is also a good choice. Despite woolen clothes, normal T-shirts, casual pants, underlinen, and other clothes have a high composition of spandex. Some even have more than 5%<\/p>\n<p>If this stretch wool-blend skirt is washed in the Kingstar wet cleaning machine SHS-2025P. People can set the parameters like this:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\"><strong>Rotation Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\"><strong>Temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\"><strong>Run\/Stop Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"74\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pre-wash<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">20 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">Normal temp<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">3s\/27s<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3 min<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Drain<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">\/<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\/<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Main wash<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">20 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">30\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">3s\/27s<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"74\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Drain<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">\/<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\/<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"102\">Rinse<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">20 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">Normal temp<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">3s\/27s<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3 min<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"102\">Drain<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">\/<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\/<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rinse<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">20 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">Normal temp<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">3s\/27s<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"74\">3min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"102\">Spin-dry<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"135\">600 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"119\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"136\">\/<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4min<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A wool skirt can be put in a laundry bag to protect the fabric. Also, neutral detergents are suitable for wool. For other fabrics, people can set the appropriate program on the <a href=\"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/de\/small-capacity\/professional-washer-15-20-25-kg-2\/\"><strong><u><b>Kingstar wet cleaning<\/b><\/u><\/strong><strong><u><b>\u00a0machine<\/b><\/u><\/strong><strong><u><b>\u00a0SHS-2025P<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0based on the material.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This case shows that successful professional laundry operations require more than simply following standard procedures. People should consider the accumulated effects on fabrics and repeated exposure to processing that causes damage or aging.<\/p>\n<p>When caring for stretch fabrics with spandex, people should focus on their characteristics as the deciding factor for both dry and wet cleaning, and adjust cleaning processes accordingly. Combining both methods is good. To extend the garment\u2019s life, air-dry in a well-ventilated area or use a low temperature on the dryer after cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Professional laundry services depend on the standardized process and industrial equipment operations, and the refined adjustments according to the fabric\u2019s own characteristics. Only by taking into account equipment requirements, process standards, and fiber characteristics can the washing damage to fabrics be reduced as much as possible, and similar quality problems be avoided. This not only ensures the safety of the customers\u2019 clothes but also improves the professional level of the laundry shops. Laundry shops should record and analyze the shown washing problems to provide cases for the following tasks.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Q&amp;A<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Q: Nylon fabrics should be dry-cleaned or wet-cleaned?<\/p>\n<p>A: Both are okay. However, many hardshell jackets\/windbreakers are made of nylon and special coatings. They must be wet cleaned. So it really depends on different clothes.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What does rotation\/pause ratio mean?<\/p>\n<p>A: The rotation\/pause ratio can precisely control the mechanical action during washing according to the type of clothes.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Do wet cleaning machines need special wet cleaning chemicals?<\/p>\n<p>A: Clothes that need wet cleaning (wool or silk) need dedicated wet cleaning detergents. They help protect the fibers and keep colors better for longer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In professional laundry shops, damage and fabric aging often result from regular laundry operations. 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