How Do You Wash Viscose

Viscose is a highly absorbent fabric, relatively inelastic and therefore very delicate especially when wet. This is why we recommend you hand washing, with cold or lukewarm water (maximum 20° C) rather than machine washing.

Does viscose shrink in the wash?

To answer them, yes, viscose does shrink if it is not washed properly. Handwashing this fabric at home will help prevent viscose from shrinking and keep it long-lasting, too. … Select the delicate cycle on the washing machine, and make sure the water temperature is cold and the spin is on low.

What happens to viscose if you wash it?

To properly care for viscose, first understand that viscose is a type of rayon. Although many rayons CAN be washed, viscose has been known to shrink to extreme proportions. Viscose washing shrink happens. Unless the garment is specifically marked washable – DO NOT wash it.