PUBLICATION W1061D

4-H Clothing and Textiles Intermediate Project Guide Unit IV

Publish Date: February 06 2022 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W1061D

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Summary

Learn how to read care labels, sort laundry, choose wash settings, and care for common fabrics such as cotton, polyester, acrylic, wool, and silk. Clear examples show how stains form, why some are harder to remove, and how detergents, enzymes, bleach, water temperature, and agitation affect cleaning. Hands-on activities help build confidence in keeping clothes looking good and lasting longer.