Is it ok to wash 100% Polyester?

TehMac

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So I have this comforter and its really comfy.

But it's 100% polyester and I haven't washed it for 9 months. It was brand new when I opened it and it still looks good, but I heard it wasn't good to stick Polyester in a washing machine.

Can anyone confirm or deny this?
 

GagHalfrunt

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It's not okay to even own something that's 100% polyester. You should be able to wash it, warm water and gentle cycle. Don't throw it in the drier afterward, hang it up and let it air dry.
 

Born2bwire

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Probably, but I very much doubt if it would be ok to ever wear 100% polyester.
 

tboo

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All of my workout clothes are 100% polyester & I wash them weekly.
 

MagnusTheBrewer

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Apparently, the OP's another 'yout' released into the wilds prematurely. It's a freakin' lemming migration.
 

schneiderguy

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So I have this comforter and its really comfy.

But it's 100% polyester and I haven't washed it for 9 months. It was brand new when I opened it and it still looks good, but I heard it wasn't good to stick Polyester in a washing machine.

Can anyone confirm or deny this?

I've had a crush on you for years! :wub:
 

AlienCraft

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So I have this comforter and its really comfy.

But it's 100% polyester and I haven't washed it for 9 months. It was brand new when I opened it and it still looks good, but I heard it wasn't good to stick Polyester in a washing machine.

Can anyone confirm or deny this?
I can neither confirm or deny that statement. :colbert:
 

BarkingGhostar

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Quote: Originally Posted by MagnusTheBrewer View Post Apparently, the OP's another 'yout' released into the wilds prematurely. It's a freakin' lemming migration. Not even bro.
The alternative is you're an idiot. Accept being painted a yout. :biggrin:
 

xSauronx

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So I have this comforter and its really comfy.

But it's 100% polyester and I haven't washed it for 9 months. It was brand new when I opened it and it still looks good, but I heard it wasn't good to stick Polyester in a washing machine.

Can anyone confirm or deny this?

polyester is pretty resilient and *usually* handles washing and drying pretty well

/former drycleaner
//sometimes "dry clean only" is a load of crap.

wait, what does the tag say? id wash it, but if you dont have a large capacity washer/dryer and the comforter is hefty you might have some issues
 

PieIsAwesome

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Why the hate for polyester?

It doesn't wrinkle easily.
No need to iron.
Doesn't shrink and keeps its shape.

I only have cotton shirts, and not long after I put one on its already wrinkled. I don't think I will bother with cotton shirts anymore.