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carerof123 Thu 02-Jun-16 16:01:06

I have a jacket for summer made of 50% polyester and 50% modal with a lining of 100% polyester.

The label says dry clean, but i am tempted to put on the gentle cycle of machine.

Has anyone else any experience of doing this please.

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Jenty61 Thu 02-Jun-16 16:15:25

I usually wash dry clean only by hand then spin and put on a hanger to dry...never had any problems...

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Ana Thu 02-Jun-16 16:18:13

I can't see any problem with washing the jacket on a gentle machine cycle - none of the materials need dry-cleaning. I think the manufacturers just stick these labels in to cover their backs.

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rosesarered Thu 02-Jun-16 16:39:16

I agree Ana and I have washed all sorts of things that say Dry Clean Only ( in fact I regard it as a challenge) washing all the curtains in the house last Autummn.Do things on a gentle cycle, I have a 30 min wash at 30, that does the job really well.

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GandTea Thu 02-Jun-16 17:09:53

I have a soft hat that says "dry clean only" hats get wet don't they, so I can't see why I can't hand wash it cool.

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Charleygirl Thu 02-Jun-16 17:29:59

If it says dry clean and I feel that I can get away with washing I use a wool wash with maybe an extra rinse. To date I have not been disappointed.

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Jayh Thu 02-Jun-16 17:49:48

A very dapper friend of mine was rinsing through his rather snug fitting, designer label swimming trunks when he noticed that the label said ' Dry Clean Only' ! ?

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