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A nice stretch polyester cover, well stretched on a chair or table, changes everything about an event. Still, she needs to keep her new appearance reception after reception. Good news: Lycra is a robust material, provided you follow a few simple rules.
Here are our concrete tips for washing, straightening, folding and storing your stretch covers without damaging them. Easy-to-adopt gestures, whether you're a caterer, decorator, organizer or retail individual.
Know the stretch polyester before maintaining it
The lycra used for event covers is an extensible polyester, often associated with elastane (the famous spandex). It is this composition that gives it its flexibility, its maintenance and this tense rendering so characteristic. She also dictates the right way to maintain it.
Unlike a cotton tablecloth, a stretch polyester cover mainly fears excessive heat, which can relax the fibres and make them lose their elasticity. On the other hand, it dries quickly, gets weak and is very resistant to repeated washings. Understanding the material is already avoiding most maintenance errors. You find all these textiles in ourrange of lycra covers.
Wash your covers in lycra without damaging them
In the vast majority of cases, machine washing at 30 °C on a delicate cycle is sufficient. Turn over your covers before sliding them into the drum, choose a soft laundry and avoid overloading the machine, in order to preserve the fabric's extensibility.
A few reflexes protect your wash covers for a long time:
- Banish the very hot water and the high temperature dryer, which relax the fibers.
- Forget the softener, useless on stretch and sometimes responsible for a bold film.
- Proscribe bleach, which attacks both colour and matter.
- Treat the stains locally before washing, with some mild soap and warm water.
For stubborn stains (wine, sauce, wax), act as soon as possible and swab without rubbing, so as not to incrust soil. A machine pass just afterwards is usually enough to find an impeccable cover. Ouraccessories dedicated to maintenancehelp you keep your textiles clean between two benefits.
Frost and iron without taking any risk
The stretch polyester is very weak. Quite often, a properly installed and slightly tensioned cover on its support regains its smooth appearance on its own, without any intervention on your part.
If a recalcitrant fold remains, prefer a steam defrrosting, much softer than an iron placed directly on the fabric. If you're still ironing, always set the iron to low temperature (synthetic position) and insert a thin cloth between the sole and cover. The controlled heat is your best ally: too strong, it may lighten or definitely mark the fiber.
Fold, store and store between two events
Good storage extends the life of a cover as well as a good wash. Always make sure that your covers are perfectly dry before storing them: the slightest residual moisture promotes odours and aureoles.
Fold them without excess, or roll them flexibly to limit the fold marks, then group them in colour or format into bins or storage covers. Keep everything away from direct light and moisture, in a dry and temperate place. A clear label (size, color, quantity) will save you valuable time at the next setup.
The right reflexes to make your covers last
Beyond washing and storage, a few simple habits preserve the elasticity and shine of your covers over the long term. The idea is not to multiply precautions, but to avoid gestures that unnecessarily tire matter.
Handle your covers with clean hands, avoid dragging them to the ground during installation and let them breathe after use rather than pile them still wet. By treating your textiles, you also protect your image: a clean and tight cover remains the first sign of a successful reception. If you are planning a special reception, ourguide to choose your chair coversusefully complements these maintenance tips.
Frequently asked questions about maintenance of lycra covers
Can one wash a polyester stretch cover machine?
Yes, a delicate cycle at 30 °C with a soft laundry fits perfectly. Just avoid hot water, softener and high temperature dryer.
How to remove folds without ironing?
The simplest thing is to install the cover on its support: well tense, it smooths itself. A steam defreighter ends the remaining folds without risk to the fiber.
How often should his covers be replaced?
A well-maintained lycra cover goes through many events. Replace it when its elasticity weakens sharply or the tissue tarnishes despite careful maintenance.
Maintaining its lycra covers is not complicated: a gentle wash, a dry air drying, a steam blow if necessary and dry storage are enough to keep them flawless season after season. To make your equipment profitable while offering, at each reception, a professional rendering. An event project or the desire to renew your stock?Ask us for a tailor-made estimate, we advise you with pleasure.
