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synthetic
Synthetic Washes
Synthetic washes are for man made fibres are also known as acrylics on some older
garments and require a more gentle wash action than most cotton based fabrics.
Therefore these washes have a lower agitation speed and are more gentle in the
washing process. It is important that you select the correct wash type as for exam-
ple, should you wash a synthetic printed t-shirt on a cottons wash by mistake, you
can cause damage to the fabric of the garment and this can lead to a loss of quality
in the print or the fabric itself.
If you are unsure of what wash to use please refer to the wash labels section later
in this guide and, if this information is unavailable, we would advise that you select
a gentle wash to avoid damage to your clothes. Conversely, washing a cotton item
that requires a higher level of agitation on a synthetic program may not clean it
properly.
The rest of this section will explain the various synthetic wash options and what
they are used for.
The synthetic 60°C cycle should only be used when the care label of the garment
specifically states that it can be used for dirty synthetic or mixed synthetic gar-
ments.
Uses detergent compartment 2
Ideal for: Heavily soiled synthetic or mixed synthetic textiles including coloured
items
Can be used with: Half load - Easy Ironing - ECO/Intense - Variable Rinse Level
Approximate cycle time: 89 minutes
synthetic 60°C
The synthetic 30˚C and 40°C cycles are the most common synthetic cycle used and
should suit most everyday synthetic or mixed fibre garments.
Uses detergent compartment 2
Ideal for: Medium soiled synthetic or mixed synthetic textiles including coloured
items
Can be used with: Half load - Easy Ironing - ECO/Intense - Variable Rinse Level
Approximate cycle time: 67 (40˚C)/60 (30˚C) minutes
synthetic 30˚C & 40°C