Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Hand wash your hemp burlap
• Method 2 of 3: Machine wash hemp burlap
• Method 3 of 3: Preventing mistakes in hemp burlap care
• Tips
• Warnings

Hemp burlap is a versatile durable fabric used in the production of workwear and other items. With the right wash, it can become softer and more comfortable, only getting better over time. Hemp sacking quickly absorbs moisture, making it more comfortable for the person wearing it. To properly care for your hemp burlap items, you need to learn how to properly wash them by hand and washing machine to avoid making common mistakes that will ruin your fabric.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Hand wash your hemp burlap

1. 1 Wash the hemp burlap by hand. Burlap is a durable and durable fabric, but it is most effective to wash it by hand. Machine washing, and especially drying, will wear out the fibers of the hemp fabric more quickly, it loses its texture and strength, for which many people value it.
   • If you choose to hand wash your hemp burlap, use a mild, all-natural detergent and rinse thoroughly afterwards. For example, you can use Dunyasha soap.
   • Soap residues may contain fiber, which, when oxidized, leaves large brown spots on the burlap. Therefore, after washing the burlap, it is very important to soak it in clean water.
2. 2 If you need to soften hemp burlap garments, wash them several times. The more you use and wash the hemp burlap, the softer it becomes. If you need to quickly soften the burlap, then use a special fabric softener, or simply soak the hemp fabric to soften its fibers.
   • To quickly soften hemp burlap, you can wash it in the washing machine and then put it in the dryer. Use hot water for washing to fluff the hemp fibers, then spin the burlap in the dryer several times. From the dryer, the burlap should come out soft and fluffy like any other fabric.
3. 3 Let the burlap clothes dry on their own. To prolong the life of the hemp, it is recommended to let the garments from it air dry themselves. If your goal is to soften the burlap it is a good idea to dry it several times in the dryer, but in the long run it should simply be hung to dry. With proper handling and natural drying, hemp burlap can be considered one of the most durable and durable fabrics.
4. 4 Iron the hemp cloth wrinkled after washing with a hot iron. Once the item of clothing has dried, it can be ironed with a hot iron if it is wrinkled after washing. It is best to iron a slightly damp burlap, so you can remove the item from the rope a little earlier to iron it.
   • Straighten the item to its normal proportions and sizes, then iron. Iron the dyed burlap exclusively from the wrong side.

Method 2 of 3: Machine wash hemp burlap

1. 1 Use the delicate program. Put your burlap items in the washing machine, set the delicate program, add a mild natural detergent. Particularly delicate burlap items can be placed in the laundry net for protection before putting them in the washing machine.
2. 2 Burlap can be washed at any temperature. If the burlap has already been washed before, then it can be washed in the washing machine at any temperature. If the burlap is painted, then it would be better to wash it in cold water so that things do not fade.
   • As a rinse aid in the rinse cycle, you can add a cup of white wine vinegar to the appropriate compartment of the washing machine to help rinse out the soap and soften the burlap. Wine vinegar removes the unpleasant smell of burlap, leaving only the smell of cleanliness on it. Once dry, things will not smell like vinegar.
3. 3 Let the burlap dry on its own. After washing, it's a good idea to let the burlap items dry on their own. If you need to put things in the dryer, do not set the maximum heat and remove the items from the dryer until they are completely dry.
   • Drying things in the sun leads to a slight fading of the burlap, which for some things is quite a desirable effect. If you want burlap to retain its natural color, do not dry it in direct sunlight.

Method 3 of 3: Preventing mistakes in hemp burlap care

1. 1 Do not use chlorine bleach. The bleach will stain the hemp fabric. If you need to remove stains from the burlap, wash the area with mild natural soap and try to discolor it with sunlight after drying.
   • Sunlight helps fight stains on hemp burlap. If you have stained burlap items, wash them thoroughly and then let them dry in the sun for a very long time to naturally remove the stains.
2. 2 Avoid high temperatures. Drying burlap at high temperatures will plant it very quickly if you put the burlap in a very hot dryer immediately after washing. It is okay to use a dryer sometimes, but it is important to avoid using high temperatures, in general, you should hang the burlap to dry naturally.
   • In general, burlap dries very quickly compared to other fabrics. Usually, you should not worry about drying and, moreover, use high temperatures.
3. 3 Do not dry clean the burlap. Dry cleaning of upholstery, covers, awnings and other things made of burlap leads to a very large shrinkage of the material and spoils things. Generally, for home furnishings, it is always recommended to dry clean the textile parts to avoid shrinkage of the fabric, however, with burlap, the opposite is true. You should wash it as described above.

Tips

• If you have a simple hemp burlap rag, be sure to sweep the edges before throwing it in the washing machine to prevent the fabric from fraying during the wash.

Warnings

• Do not bleach the hemp burlap as this will weaken its strength.