What can I do to soften the fabric. After washing, the sheets are very rough.
144732
It usually takes several washes for them to become real soft. I washed mine in warm water 3 times before putting them on my bed. We've washed them about 5 times total now and ours are super soft.
144733
I would return them. Cotton sateen should be soft and silky!! Mine are softer now than they were when I washed them for the first time.
144734
Use a fabric softener such as Downey in the wash and/or Bounce in the drier.
1285639
I have not yet put them on my bed...I was disappointed in the softness of the sheets...not sure I will keep them
1760613
I usually just throw them in with my towels/sheets - in hot water & dry in the dryer. Hope this helps.
1464893
not sure, i haven't done so...i'd probably dry clean it instead. i'd worry that it wouldn't be as soft if put into the dryer.
1252387
I didn't find mine to be still at all however, after use and washing it will more than likely soften up.
965872
I actually did put them in the washer and they were fine. Do NOT put them in the dryer. Or you make soak them in warm water with fabric detergent. Rinse well and Air dry.
222074
I suggest using a hair dryer to melt the excess wax into the fabric. If there is still excess, try soaking up the hot wax with a paper towel.
2216629
We put a few layers of cotton cloth over the mattress and that seemed to do the trick. We were told that the mattress needs to be quite firm for a new born and so did not venture into making the surface too soft.
791945
I have 4 of these and I have washed them. Use cold water if they are not very dirty and a mild detergent. I used a small amount of vinegar as the rinse agent. You have to make sure that you thoroughly dry the comforter. Use very low heat setting on the dryer or hang outside if you live in a dry climate. My comforters did shrink a little, but they did so evenly and it was because I used warm water for the wash setting. These are wonderful comforters, I will never go back to down. They are so comfortable and well made and they get even softer after washing. You don't have to wash them very often, use sunshine and fresh air for the majority of the cleaning. Hope this helped? BTW: I have a front load washer - I think it is a bit gentler than the top loaders.
1627725
i wash it on gentle and lay to dry. then, fluff back up with fingers. I made a blanket and pillow covers. I love it.
676731
I shake the big stuff off in the trash the rest comes off in the wash. I don't use any fabric softener to keep them absorbent.
2119019
We use them a lot with stray cats and wildlife--I use unscented laundry detergent, and throw them in my washer on a regular cycle- sometimes, a gentle cycle depending on how many I am washing-I use a warm/warm or a hot/cold water setting-then I dry in the dryer, no scented sheets or fabric softeners and I set the dryer on a gentle or no wrinkle--they dry really really fast so keep an eye on them, if not I air dry and it does not take long--they come out a bit softer but clean and just as insulating and warming as before. Hope this helps you Patricia
1230753
I washed mine in the machine in cold water with liquid fabric softener, stretched it out over a stand-up wooden drying rack and let air dry. Didn't hurt it a bit and it stayed soft.
1992858
I just put it in the washing machine with my sheets, and then in the dryer. I've only washed it twice.
1818018
I had to flat iron them after washing and drying because they scrunched but not I'm a cute way. Maybe try rolling them with a large roller
1484316
I have some similar cloths I bought elsewhere and I got ripped off but they also said don't dry with fabric softener. So I'll remember, I wash them in my regular wash, with the usual underwear, sox, etc. But I put them in a lingerie bag so I notice them when I'm putting things in the dryer. When I see them, I immediately put them aside and hang them on a rack to dry. And I think these are like mine so they take little time to dry. Hope this might help!
261966
I had a set of sheets that did that, and I tossed them. They were very cheap and after that experience, I always looked for a better quality sheet set. These Pinzon sheets from Amazon are excellent.