14 economist sunlstouffville tribune thursday nov 18 1999 c advertising feature 7 ffg3 f ipiiiipirilrjto v sk welcomes v t irapeo introducingmselfto ul gorman is comphmentaiy keep your clothing looking like new 7afce the time to read the contents label and fabric care instructions when shopping this winter season you want to purchase clothing that will maintain its good looks well into the spring whether you are shopping for an adult or a child it is important to take the time to read the contents label note the fabric care instructions sewnin the garment and inspect the construction of the garment every garment sold in canada must have a fabric contents label the following are from lever ponds acrylic acrylic is a manmade fibre that can be machinehand washed if care is taken use a detergent with lukewarm or cold water use a dryer at a low setting or hang to dry finish with an iron set on low acrylics it is often used in combination with other fabrics such as wool to allow better breathability acrylics are used in sweaters blouses and socks cotton a natural fibre that is easily cared for if only all fabrics were this easy if the label states this is a preshrunk cotton or youve washed the gar ment prior to wearing it you can use any water temperature cotton should be dried at a higher setting as it is a cellulose fabric and absorbs water rather than repels it a hotter than nor mal iron can be used on cotton nylon nylon can usually be machine washed and dried on a low setting nylon should be removed from the dryer immediately to avoid wrinkling and ironed with care this functional fabric is found in everything from sweaters to undergarments nylon is often blended with other fabrics such as spandex rayon generally rayon should be dry cleaned depending on the construction and dyesused you may wish to hand wash a simple blouse use lukewarm water and a detergent squeeze excess water out never wring or twist as rayon is very delicate when wet hang to dry iron the blouse while it is still slightly damp inside out or use a press cloth to avoid marking silk manufacturers strongly suggest that only washable silk is hand washable all other kinds of silk should be dry cleaned remember to read the garment care label washable silk should be hand- whetherpreserving holiday finery or taking care of regular winter wear maintaining that just bought look requires a longterm commitment washed with lukewarm water it is best to check the recommended uses of detergents before using on silk a cool iron should be used while the garment is still damp a press cloth is recommended never use bleach or bleach products on silk today silk can vary from satinywashable silk blouses and lingerie to heavily textured rawsilk blazers think before you buy if you are considering silk for children spandex spandex may be hand or machine washed in lukewarm water do not use chlorine bleach on any fabric containing spandex however colour safe detergent may be used drop dry and if an iron is necessary skim the fabric with alow setting do not leave the iron in one place for too long- spandex is used for almost any garment that needs stretch for example tights and workout apparel wool care for 100 per cent wool fabrics can vary check the care label carefully as a few wools can be hand washed most others should be dry cleaned if you choose to wash your wools use a detergent in cold water gently agitate the water do not wring out the garment squeeze the garment lay our garment flat to dry out of direct sunlight always use steam when pressing your wools it is important not to overwash wool often wool fabrics will shed wrinkles if hung on shaped hangers in a steam- filled bathroom remember to dry clean or thoroughly wash your wools before storing them for the summer use mothballs or cedar hangers to keep moths at pay i it is important to consider the care instructions of each fibre present in blended fabrics before washing remember to check pockets and test each button to ensure they will all be there when youtremove the garment from the dryer or pick it up from the dry cleaners remove any special finishings for example belts pom poms fabric roses ribbon laces or real fur collars whether preserving holiday finery or taking care of regu lar winter wear maintaining that just bought look requires a longterm commitment keep jewellry simple this season minimalism is the key this season and that includes jewellery said jackie lue sears canadas jewellery buyer this is supported by the immense- popularity of the illusion necklace in which a pendant is suspended from a microfilament to create the illusion that its floating on the wearer jewellery is also becoming a hairdo hair jewellery is a huge trend with barrettes bobby pins combs and clips- going glam adorned with crystals beads enamel sequins and more according to lue fullout glamour will be in style for hbfidaywim me return of the tiara j- elaborate little barrettes are a great way to add a touch of 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