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Towelling:
Towelling is made using a special looping
process. Terry towelling, with its irregular
loops, is particularly absorbent.
Washing:
Towelling is usually colourfast
and can tolerate being washed at high
temperatures. Some items such as bath
robes should only be washed at 60°C. For the
first two washes, towelling should be washed
separately at 60°C to remove any excess
dye from the production process. When small
loads of towelling items are washed, a great
deal of fluff is created. For this reason, it is
better to wash towelling in the largest load
possible.
Drying:
Towelling dried outside on
a washing line feels hard and slightly rough
to the touch. This can be avoided by using
a tumble dryer. If using fabric conditioner,
you should use it sparingly because it leaves
a film on the fibres which will reduce their
absorbency. Towels dried in a Miele tumble
dryer with the patented honeycomb drum
1)
stay beautifully fluffy even without fabric
conditioner, as a cushion of air is created
in the structured surface of the drum which
gently cradles the laundry during the drying
process.
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) European Patent No. EP 1 293 594 B1
Fabric care
