Instructions for Ironing & Taking Care of Bamboo Fabric

Fabric made from bamboo is typically soft, comfortable and pliable. There are different kinds of bamboo fabric blends, such as bamboo/rayon, bamboo/rayon/cotton blends and bamboo/Lycra blends. Bamboo fabric requires a little more care than other types of clothing.

Instructions

1. Wash your bamboo fabric in cold water either by hand or in the washing machine.

2. Dry your bamboo fabric on a clothes line if the fabric is light weight. For heavier fabrics, lay the garment on a flat surface to allow it to dry. Tumble drying your bamboo fabric garments will cause them to lose weight and shrink.

3. Iron garments made from bamboo fabric using a clothes iron set to low heat. The setting on your iron should go no higher than "synthetic." Bamboo garments cannot handle a high degree of heat, so if you must iron them, it's important to use a low heat setting. Do not use the steam setting on the iron because the steam will make noticeable rings on the clothing.

Tips & Warnings

• If you tumble dry a bamboo fabric garment that has not first been washed, you can expect up to 3 percent of shrinkage.

References

• Bamboo Style: Care and Fabric Info