What can I do to soften the fabric. After washing, the sheets are very rough.
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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.
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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.
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Use a fabric softener such as Downey in the wash and/or Bounce in the drier.
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Wash sheets with warm/cold water. Tumble dry. They are amazing. Only issue I have seen is that I have a large pillow top and sheets become untucked. If I had a do over I would of got a size up.
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It's not scratchy. I don't use fabric softener and it's fine. With fabric softener I am sure it would be super soft!
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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.
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I agree with previous answer soften with hot water then use gritty substance and plastic spatula to scrape Good luck!
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No problems here. We have been using it about a year and a half. Do you use any fabric softners or scented dryer sheets?
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Just wash it with cold water and then you can tumble dry it. It is better than new after that. The blanket is awesome :))
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Separate from regular wash - avoid fabric softener, etc... [I do wash with microfiber towels.]
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I washed them and then used fabric spray colors and fabric pens and the colors stayed fine. The problem was the fabric does not come out very nice. It came out wrinkled and had to be ironed. I had my Sunday school kids decorate them for an end of the year fun project. They were ok for that.
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Mine were very absorbant after just one wash. What kind of detergent did you use? You don't use fabric softener in the dryer do you? I just use All Free & Clear and they worked great immediately.
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Yes, and I just did them in my new LG dryer on the correct setting, still wrinkled, but once you spread them out on the bed, they seem to relax (except for the top rim) Guess if we want the sheets our Mom's did for us, it is back to the ironing board as they are all cotton. I do however like the feel of them when in bed. (use little heat when drying)
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You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using your sheets but try them on one first...just to be safe. Polly You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using... » Read More You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using your sheets but try them on one first...just to be safe. Polly « Show Less
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Pillow cases and you gotta break them in wash the sheet and leave it in the dryer for awhile to soften them.
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I didn't find mine to be still at all however, after use and washing it will more than likely soften up.
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Many new fabrics, particularly towels, were washed first with fabric softener to make them fluffy looking. This should be removed to make them more water absorbent,and adding vinegar also helps to set the color, especially for bright fabrics.
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The Magnolia Estate Collection sheets are much softer and thicker after washing
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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.