Removing shine from polished cotton fatric (chintz)
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Removing shine from polished cotton fatric (chintz)
I have some pretty floral polished cotton material that I wish did not have the shine on it. I did a little reading and read that washing was not recommended, as it could remove the shine. It did not mention that it would or could deteriorate the fabric is some other way. Removing the shine is exactly what I'd like to do and wondered if anyone has done it? It is cotton right? If it worked, it could be pretty in a quilt.
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I got lucky with 6 meters of Laura Ashley fabric - all cotton - that had a shine on it, chintz as you describe, for £10. This is a finish/dressing applied to the cotton when woven. I did not realise that my fabric had this on it till I arrived home. I put it in the washing machine and washed it on a cotton setting. The fabric was a little less shiny perhaps, and a little softer too when it dried. I used the fabric for various items, and left over bits in some quilts. All good. Too good a margin to pass up.
So I would wash it as normal, and use as you wish.
So I would wash it as normal, and use as you wish.
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