What can I do to soften the fabric. After washing, the sheets are very rough.
144732
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.
144733
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.
144734
Use a fabric softener such as Downey in the wash and/or Bounce in the drier.
774447
I just throw them in the wash with the sheets on hot water and put them in the dryer. The heat hasn't hurt anything.
686409
I've washed ours several times in the machine (and dryer). It's getting softer actually - very pleasant. No problems at all with washing/drying.
261966
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.
277166
I use a very soft linen cloth. Something like a tea towel. I ever so lightly moisted it with water and that usually does the trick.
1758669
I just wash them in the washing machine in hot water with normal detergent and dry them in the dryer without fabric softener. I use them in the kitchen for everything, including fine straining, hence not using fabric softener. IF they get really greasy, you can throw a cupful of vinegar into the washer with them.
204160
I would say they've gotten a bit softer, but haven't changed dramatically. I LOVE these sheets though!! Give them a chance, unless you really want a dramatically different feel. You may have to go w/ synthetic fabrics to get it though.
1818018
I had to flat iron them after washing and drying because they scrunched but not I'm a cute way. Maybe try rolling them with a large roller
791945
I have 4 of these and I have washed them. Use cold water if they are not very dirty and a mild detergent. I used a small amount of vinegar as the rinse agent. You have to make sure that you thoroughly dry the comforter. Use very low heat setting on the dryer or hang outside if you live in a dry climate. My comforters did shrink a little, but they did so evenly and it was because I used warm water for the wash setting. These are wonderful comforters, I will never go back to down. They are so comfortable and well made and they get even softer after washing. You don't have to wash them very often, use sunshine and fresh air for the majority of the cleaning. Hope this helped? BTW: I have a front load washer - I think it is a bit gentler than the top loaders.
1603783
Just wash it with cold water and then you can tumble dry it. It is better than new after that. The blanket is awesome :))
1768712
I wash them on the gentle cycle with my dusting cloths and other floor pads that I use in my basement and set it at extra heavy soil. I use cold water, no fabric softener. I never put them in with regular clothing or anything other than cleaning rags.
995989
I plan on trying to wash it in washing machine and yes prob on the gentle cycle- but haven't yet - others claim to have and I'll soon find out as well. But was told do not use fabric softner - since it is microfiber.
540799
I've washed it a few times; after 5 or so wearings, I'd guess. I don't remember the washing instructions (and it's not close by), but I just throw it in with the normal laundry -- cold water wash/rinse, medium/low dry. I used regular detergent but no fabric softener as I use dryer balls. It came out good as new.
1849779
It's your fabric softner. When you wash your clothes next time, add 1/2 cup of vinegar in place of liquid fabric softner. You might have to do this a few times. I had this problem mostly with bathroom towels because I love them soft and fluffy, but the problem was too much of a build up on them. The vinegar will also wash your washer of any buildup. Good luck!
1407849
It is actually better after a wash and tumble dry. it is getting softer each time it gets washed. :-)
839609
Fabric softner can be oily/moist like lotion and may change the texture of the pads. I wash them the same way I wash my kitchen towels - liquid detergent, NO fabric softener, set the washer to do an extra rinse and into the dryer (no softener sheets). No "lotiony" feel, just clean. I hope this makes sense and you find it helpful.
147635
Things which have burned on can be softened, then removed. Put the pan in a large container of warm water with a fabric softener sheet lie those you put in the dryer. Let sit for several hours.