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.
2119020
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 youPatricia
204160
I would say they've gotten a bit softer, but haven't changed dramatically. I LOVE these sheets though!! Give them a chance, unless you really want a dramatically different feel. You may have to go w/ synthetic fabrics to get it though.
1851219
So far which i've been using them for 2 months but I've always heard that they get softer after every wash, and it is true thus far! I like mine better now that they've been washed more :)
105040
I washed it in the washing machine - delicate cycle. Low heat/delicate dry. Or hang dry. When it came out of the washer, it was a bit twisted inside, but I was able to fix no problem. The 2nd one I purchased when it came out of the washer it was twisted too much. I ended up cutting at the seam a 1/4" length and used the back end of a pencil to smooth & straighten it. Then I stitched it up. Worked quite well and not a ton of hassle. After the initial machine wash for both of them, I just hand wash or wipe with wet cloth since.
1591514
Pillow cases and you gotta break them in wash the sheet and leave it in the dryer for awhile to soften them.
1518421
I agree with previous answer soften with hot water then use gritty substance and plastic spatula to scrape Good luck!
1603783
Just wash it with cold water and then you can tumble dry it. It is better than new after that. The blanket is awesome :))
1665958
Oh my gosh, YES! You should try to pretreat the tough stain with a bar of laundry soap like Fels Naptha or Zote. Use the washer on the clothing and then let it soak for really bad stains. Then go back to washing.
839609
Fabric softner can be oily/moist like lotion and may change the texture of the pads. I wash them the same way I wash my kitchen towels - liquid detergent, NO fabric softener, set the washer to do an extra rinse and into the dryer (no softener sheets). No "lotiony" feel, just clean. I hope this makes sense and you find it helpful.
277166
I use a very soft linen cloth. Something like a tea towel. I ever so lightly moisted it with water and that usually does the trick.
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.
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.
1450603
Try washing the cover and line dry it DO NOT put it in the dryer Hope this helps
1313072
I put it in the washer with my sheets on cold and tumble dry it on low, fluffing occasionally to keep it from bunching up. Haven't had any problems.
1305913
I spray them with Spray and Wash, then wash them with my whites with just a little bit of bleach. Air dry, no fabric softener. They come out dirt and stain free.
261967
I have not had this problem. I did wash the sheets first. I agree with the other reviewers about a good wash and rinse with vinegar.