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Test washing and drying first
Test the complete intended treatment, including drying position. Measure the dry sample rather than assuming the wet shape will remain.
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Test the complete intended treatment, including drying position. Measure the dry sample rather than assuming the wet shape will remain.
Before you start
Keep an offcut or finished sample containing every material and color used in the project. Read the care instructions for all components before testing a treatment.
Try this example
Mark a 10 × 10 cm area and record its final dry dimensions after the permitted wash. Repeat once if the intended item will be washed regularly.
Check your result
- Let the sample dry fully and return to room conditions before comparing shape, color and surface. Record the actual treatment so it can be repeated.
- A successful small test reduces uncertainty but does not guarantee an identical result on old, damaged or mixed-material work.
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