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FAQs about wearing pure cotton clothes (insect damage, fading, pilling, etc.)



Pure cotton clothes are one of the common clothes in our lives. They are favored by the public because of their softness, comfort and strong breathability. However, during long-ter…

Pure cotton clothes are one of the common clothes in our lives. They are favored by the public because of their softness, comfort and strong breathability. However, during long-term use and maintenance, some common problems often occur. Next, I will answer your questions about common problems of pure cotton clothes such as insect damage, fading and pilling.

1. Pest problems

1. What are the main types of pests on pure cotton clothes?

Answer: Pure cotton clothes are easily harmed by stored pests such as fleas, bedbugs, silverfish, and clothing rats. These pests feed on fibers or food residues on clothing, easily causing damage to clothing.

2. How to prevent insect pests in pure cotton clothing?

Answer: Methods to prevent pests include the following aspects:

– Regular cleaning and drying: Pay attention to thoroughly disinfecting and drying clothes when cleaning. A dry environment makes it difficult for pests to survive and dry. conditions for reproduction.

– Add insect repellents during storage: You can use some insect repellents, such as mothballs, lavender bags, etc., in clothing storage cabinets or boxes to avoid pest infestations.

– Regular inspection: Check wardrobes and storage boxes regularly. If pests are found, remove them immediately to avoid spreading.

2. Color fading problem

1. Why do pure cotton clothes fade?

Answer: Some chemical dyes may be used in dyeing or printing of pure cotton clothes. Due to insufficient adhesion between the dye and the fiber, the dye may fall off during daily wear and washing, causing the clothes to fade.

2. How to prevent pure cotton clothes from fading?

Answer: In order to prevent the color of pure cotton clothes from fading, you can take the following methods:

– Classified washing: Classify and wash the clothes according to the depth and similarity of the colors.

– Wash in cold water: Washing clothes in cool water can reduce dye shedding.

– Wash inside out: Turning the garment inside out during washing reduces the chance of the dye rubbing against other garments or the washing machine.

– Avoid exposure to the sun: Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause dyes to fade, so choose a place out of direct sunlight when drying.

3. Pilling problem

1. Why do pure cotton clothes pill?

Answer: During long-term use and friction of pure cotton clothing, the long fibers on the fiber surface may break and form hair balls.

2. How to solve the pilling problem of pure cotton clothing?

Answer: Here are some common treatment methods:

-Use a ball shaver: A ball shaver is a tool specially designed to remove pilling from clothing and can effectively Remove pilling.

– Gentle washing: Use a gentle washing program when washing to reduce friction between clothes and reduce the occurrence of pilling.

– Avoid friction with rough surfaces: Try to avoid prolonged contact or friction between pure cotton clothing and objects with rough surfaces to reduce the occurrence of pilling.

I hope the above answers are helpful to you. If you have any questions about anything else, please feel free to ask me.

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