Polyester is a common synthetic fiber widely used in clothing, home textiles and industrial fields. It is synthesized from chemicals extracted from petroleum and has excellent durability, wrinkle resistance and shrinkage resistance, and is deeply loved by consumers.
Polyester fabrics are soft and smooth to the touch, with bright colors and are not easy to fade. In addition, polyester has poor hygroscopicity and is not easy to generate moisture when worn, so it is better to dry. Because it is not easy to deform, polyester clothes usually do not need to be ironed after washing, which makes polyester clothes more convenient for daily care.
In terms of care, polyester has good heat resistance, but high temperature may cause its surface to deform or damage. Therefore, avoid using water with too high a temperature when washing. Regarding dry cleaning, polyester materials can generally be dry cleaned because they have strong chemical stability and can withstand the solvents used in dry cleaning (such as tetrachloroethylene and petroleum solvents) and related washing processes. This is also one of the reasons why many clothes containing polyester ingredients are often recommended to be dry cleaned.
However, when dry cleaning, you still need to follow the care instructions on the clothing label to decide whether it is suitable for dry cleaning. Most polyester fabrics will clearly indicate on the clothing label whether it can be dry cleaned or needs to be washed. Even if polyester itself is durable, other parts of the clothing (such as decorations, stitching, etc.) may be damaged by chemical solvents or mechanical agitation during the dry cleaning process. Therefore, following the label instructions is an important step to ensure that the clothing is not damaged.
Polyester materials have become a common choice in modern clothing and home textile products due to their durability and easy-care properties. Reasonable care methods (including dry cleaning and appropriate washing) can extend the life of polyester products and keep them in good appearance and performance.