Originally Posted by sik1010
If you use fleece, do you wash it differently? I took some classes on fleece, several years ago, and they explained the way fleece is made. Which is with recycled plastic and polyester; that's why the fabric wasn't around until we started recycling, but with the plastic combed into the polyester, they told us to only use powder detergent as a liquid detergent or fabric softener liquid will just create a film and continue to build up. This is also a problem if using fleece for young children that still have accidents--the odor will stay until powder has kind of cleaned the fibers. Does anyone know if this information is different? I've never used it for batting or backing because I didn't know how it would clean.
It really doesn't surprise me to hear this about the liquid vs. powder detergents and the fleece. It's the same for dishwashers - liquids coat the inside mechanisms in ways we cannot see until our dishwasher breaks. My appliance repairman told me to use only powders, preferably Cascade Complete - and not to use much - only 2 Tbls. He was right - it's so much better. Even in the new front-loader I just bought, the instructions say it's best to use powders, but you can use either, and only use 2 Tbls (and if clothes don't look clean, reduce to 1 Tbls). Interesting....nothing to do with warm quilting here, but interesting :)
Living in TX and loving quilts, I can only add that for summer quilts we use a thin poly, and for winter we use cotton, cotton/poly (80/20), or wool. The poly is much cooler than the cotton. So, there you have it, from a 100+ degree state and a woman who has many personal summers ;)
Debbie in Austin
Debbie in Austin