It's a delicate matter, or how to wash nylon and knitted tights

Washing tights or stockings is just as important as washing underwear - this condition falls under the category of personal hygiene.

The main problem with caring for casual or compression tights is not knowing the rules regarding washing and drying delicate items.

In this article we will tell you whether it is possible to properly wash nylon and compression tights in a washing machine and by hand.

Is it possible?

Tights are a specific thing, and when using them, it is important to know exactly about all the rules of care.

Products made from nylon

Tights for everyday wear with a density of more than 20 Denier can definitely be washed in a machine, but To prevent the item from deteriorating, it is important to take into account a number of nuances:

• using the correct washing mode;
• placing laundry in special bags;
• compliance with temperature conditions;
• absence in the drum of the tights machine of things dangerous to their integrity (with locks, zippers, Velcro, etc.).

Thin tights with a small amount of den are washed only by hand. In addition, tights with glued rhinestones, stones and other applications are prohibited from automatic washing.

Compression

Automatic washing of compression tights is permitted, but there are a number of exceptions. An important rule is that if the product has silicone insert rings that are responsible for fixing it on the leg, it is prohibited to place it in a washing machine; in this case, only hand washing is possible.

The video will show you how to wash and care for compression hosiery:

For information on how to wash compression stockings, read this article.

Hand wash instructions

The manual method for any linen is preferable, this way you can avoid the risk of damage to the structure and loss of shape. Depending on the type of product, there are nuances in choosing a detergent, water temperature and washing intensity.

For everyday tights

Each pair has a label indicating the care rules (for linen made from different materials, these conditions may differ).

Here is a general algorithm for washing everyday tights:

1. Before washing, it is necessary to remove rings and bracelets from your hands so as not to tear the thin fabric.
2. Fill a basin with warm water (optimal temperature is 30-35 degrees).
3. Add a small amount of baby liquid powder (“Eared Nanny”, “TeoBebe”) or laundry soap without bleach (“EcoTherapy Kids”, “Duru Children’s”, “Aistenok”) to a container with warm water, then whisk with your hand to obtain foam. .
4. In case of serious contamination, wash the problem area with soap separately and leave for half an hour.
5. Immerse the tights in a basin of soapy water for 20-30 minutes, then wash with light pressing movements without rubbing.
6. Rinse under running water, roll into a ball and squeeze with light pressure without twisting or stretching the fabric.

How to wash medical stockings?

Compression products are washed based on the frequency of their use. If you wear it for a short time, you can resort to the procedure 2-3 times a week.

The algorithm looks like this:

1. Fill a basin with warm water at a temperature of 40 degrees.
2. Pour laundry detergent into the container. It is recommended to use specialized compositions for compression garments, for example, Sigvaris or Ergoforma gel.

   If such a composition is not at hand, it is allowed to use delicate compositions intended for children’s linen (cream soap “Ushasty Nyan”, “BioMio”, gel “Synergetic”, etc.)

   Stir the water lightly to achieve a slight foam. Soak the product in soapy water for half an hour.

3. Wash effortlessly and rinse in warm water.
4. It is not recommended to wring out; it is better to leave the tights in an empty bathtub, unfolded, for an hour so that excess water comes out.

Compression tights must not be washed with laundry soap. Fatty acids in its composition damage the structure of the product.

Before the next wash, you need to dilute ethyl alcohol and water in a ratio of 1 to 3 and use a cotton pad to thoroughly wipe all silicone rings with the resulting composition. After the procedure, all that remains is to start standard washing.

Processing in a washing machine

When washing tights in a machine, you need to be especially careful, making sure that all the rules are followed - any excessively intense mechanical impact can ruin the item.

Regular

Rules for washing tights in a machine:

1. Choose a delicate cycle with a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees (“Delicate wash”, “Synthetics: delicate wash”, “Delicates”, “Silk”).
2. Set the washing mode without spinning (if the machine program includes spinning, it must be turned off manually).
3. Wash tights separately from other items.
4. Before washing, place the laundry in special mesh boxes (bags) to prevent the formation of puffs and stretching of the material.
5. Use appropriate products and powders. You should use formulations intended for delicate washing (baby gel “Frosch”, “Burti”, “Eared Nanny”, etc.). Please note that the packaging must indicate that the product is intended for automatic washing, otherwise there will be problems with removing the foam;
6. Separate by color and wash colored ones separately from whites and nudes.

Anti-varicose

If the purchased medical product has no restrictions on machine washing, then It is important to consider the following rules:

1. The item should be placed in a special mesh bag or pillowcase, which will not allow the fibers to stretch.
2. The use of bleaches and conditioners is unacceptable; only specialized products should be used (“MediClean”, “Burti” for compression garments), liquid compositions for children’s underwear (“Johnson’s Baby”, “Green Love”, etc.).
3. Washing at minimum speed with a water temperature of no higher than 40 degrees is allowed. Preferred modes: “Delicate wash”, “Delicates”, “Delicate fabrics”, “Hand wash”, etc.
4. Compression jersey should be washed separately; nothing else should be placed in the drum.
5. Automatic spinning is prohibited, as is using dryers to dry stockings.

Proper drying

It is necessary to dry nylon or cotton tights away from heating devices; it is not recommended to leave laundry in direct sunlight or use a hair dryer to quickly evaporate moisture.

Because of this, the fibers of the product lose their elasticity, and it loses its shape and appearance.

It is best to hang tights, having previously wrung them out, on a drying rack or clothesline, folded several times. This way, the product will not stretch and will dry as quickly as possible.

To make tights dry faster, after washing they can be laid out on a terry towel and blotted thoroughly - this will remove as much moisture as possible from their synthetic fabric.

As for drying compression tights, they should not be placed vertically. After washing, they are left laid out in an empty bath to drain, and then laid out on a terry towel or fabric that absorbs moisture well.

Removing pellets

After washing and constant wear, small pellets may appear on the tights, which significantly spoil the appearance of the item. They most often occur on low-quality linen, with which it is not always possible to do something about it.

To solve the problem, you can use the following tools:

1. Old razor. We stretch the dried stocking over our hand or something simulating a mannequin, and remove the pellets with gentle movements.

   It is not always possible to shave off stray fibers; there is also a risk of cutting through the fabric;

2. Pellet remover. This device is indispensable in everyday life, since with its help you can effortlessly remove pellets or hooks from almost any material.

To avoid the problem of pilling on tights when washing, you need to turn them inside out.

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Video on the topic

The video will show you how to wash, dry and store tights:

Conclusion

Washing nylon or compression tights is a necessary procedure that should be performed regularly. You can wash such a wardrobe item either manually or in an automatic machine.

Intensive spinning is prohibited; it is completely turned off in the machine, and when washing by hand, apply light pressing movements. When caring for stockings, it is important to dry them properly, avoiding heating devices and direct sunlight.