Hanfu Wash

In ancient China, there was no tap water, no washing machines, and no cleaning products such as laundry detergent, so how did ancient people launder hanfu and daily care for it?   Ancient laundry hanfu supplies: soap 1.1: Zhou Dynasty - plant ash soap In modern life, soap is the most basic of laundry clothing. However, soap was also used as a cleaning agent to wash clothes in ancient time. Ancient soap was made from "plant ashes", which is the residue of burning plants (herbs and woody plants). It was used to make soap because it was easy to get and store. The ash contains many mineral elements, including potassium carbonate, which removes stain. In the Book of Rites, a document reflecting the history and culture of the Zhou Dynasty, it is written that when the hatband and clothes were dirty, they were washed with plant ashes. “冠带垢，和灰清漱；衣裳垢，和灰请澣。” 1.2: Qin Dynasty - plant ash & shell ash soap During the Qin Dynasty, soap was further upgraded with the addition of a substance called "shell ash". The ash produced by burning shells, when mixed with plant ashes, produces potassium hydroxide, a strong alkali. To make silk soft and white, the ancients…

01 Silk Choose silk detergent, dilute it in the water below 30 degrees, do not soak it for a long time, 5-10 minutes is enough. Use both hands to press gently during washing, avoid rubbing hard. No need to wring, pull flat and put in a cool and ventilated place, do not dry and expose to the sun, easy to fade. Drying and ironing flat in time, ironing needs to cover the clothes with a white cloth, not direct contact ironing.   02 Cotton and linen Hand wash: wash at a water temperature below 30 degrees and use a soft, neutral detergent. Machine wash: fold the hanfu and place it in a laundry bag and then put it in the washing machine, select gentle mode and wash in cool water. Linen is a pure plant fiber, avoid contact with acid. Do not use collar agents and other highly effective detergents, just dry after washing with normal ventilation. Cotton and linen clothing is highly heat-resistant, you can use high-temperature steam ironing.   03 Acetate fabrics Dry cleaning, hand washing, and machine washing are all possible, but they are not acid-resistant. Washing tries to choose neutral soap or detergent, water temperature is…

In summer, sweat stains and dirt can easily leave permanent marks on your clothes. As the fabrics of Hanfu have different degrees of adaptability, it is all the more necessary to take good care of them, or else they will lose their best shine. How to take care of Hanfu after purchase? What about the common Hanfu fabrics, chiffon, cotton, linen, silk, and so on, and how exactly should they be taken care of? Let's go through them by Han Time. The characteristics of common fabrics and washing maintenance of Hanfu Chiffon Chiffon, the name comes from the French CHIFFE phonetic meaning, meaning thin and transparent fabric, is a silk product in the spinning products, the fabric is thin, transparent, soft, floating. Chiffon clothing texture is thin and transparent, feels soft and elastic, the appearance of light and elegant, has good permeability and drape, wearing elegant and comfortable. Washing and maintenance methods: Soak and wash, then stretch and iron to avoid shrinkage; Wash gently, do not scrub hard; Water temperature does not exceed 45 degrees; Natural drip dry after washing, please do not wring; Should be shade dry, avoid sunlight, so as to avoid fading, should not be dryer; Wash separately from…

As we know, Chinese costume needs to be cleaned when it gets dirty, and it's very common for many people to get stained when cleaning Chinese costume. When the color of the dark Chinese costume has stained on the white Chinese costume, how do we clean it? What Should I Do If Hanfu is Faded and Dyed to the White Part? When washing your Chinese costume, the white inside tends to stain or turn yellow easily. In this case, you can soak and then wash the clothes with diluted white vinegar, it will make the clothes very easy to clean and the stains will come off quickly. You can also use some bright white laundry detergents that can make your clothes bright and white, such as some bright white laundry detergent and strong laundry detergent. Usually, this type of laundry detergent will contain breakthrough and efficient cleaning particles that will remove more stains than regular laundry detergent, making white clothes whiter and cleaner. It's important to note that a typical bright white laundry detergent will have a higher concentration than regular laundry detergent, so don't use a laundry detergent containing the original liquid directly with your clothes when you wash…

Summer is coming. It's the season of silk and chiffon. Although it's hot, the elegance and droop of silk and chiffon make summer beautiful immediately. Hanfu made of silk and chiffon are easy to clean, preserve, and wrinkle. They are one of the easiest kinds of cloth to clean and maintain. But we can still see a lot of hanfu, the cloth turns yellow and old, after wearing them several times. In the final analysis, it is the reason why there is no cleaning in the washing process. In the process of washing hanfu, there are several points needing attention. I hope it will be helpful to you. The correct way to wash hanfu is to wash them by reversal. Hand wash them as much as possible. To put it in the washing machine, remember to wrap it in a laundry bag. Dark hanfu may be partially discolored for the first time. It should be noted that dark and light colors must be washed separately. If you buy dark colors, you can soak them in warm brine for half an hour, which can reduce the discoloration. Cotton fabrics will shrink in the first washing. It can be soaked in water…