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Poplin:
Poplin is the trade name for a fine-corded
close-weave fabric and not for the type of
fibre. It can be made from cotton, silk, wool,
viscose, polyester or a blend of fibres. Cotton
poplin has an especially close weave, and a
smooth finish which makes it very versatile.
It can be laundered and treated for stains
in much the same way as cotton fabrics.
However, to prevent the risk of crease lines
in the weave, care should be taken not to
handle the fabric roughly when pretreating
stains. Poplin is mostly used for coats and
jackets, as well as trousers, dresses, shirts
and blouses.
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Cotton
Silk:
Silk is a natural fibre obtained from the
cocoon of the silk worm, which spins lengths
of up to 4 km of the fine thread. Silk is
defined by its special lustre, its fineness and
its lightness. Its distinctive pliability and its
special appearance give silk a luxurious feel
which is extremely comfortable to wear. It is
important to take great care of it.
Washing:
Miele has removed the need to
handwash silks. The Miele Silks programme
is ideal for laundering those delicate non-
woollen items which normally require
hand-washing. The washing process is
optimally designed for silk fibres. The Miele
honeycomb drum with its structured surface
is particularly gentle on your delicate items.
For perfect results we recommend Miele
special detergent 'For delicates'.
Drying:
Silk garments are often very
delicate, and are best drip-dried on a coat
hanger.
Ironing:
As silk is sensitive to high
temperatures, it should be ironed inside out
using a cool iron (1 dot) whilst still slightly
damp.
Fabric care
