How To Care For Khaki

Durable, strong, and breathable are outstanding advantages when customers use khaki fabrics. However, the khaki fabric quickly gets wrinkles and loss of shape if not properly maintained. In the article below, let's find out how to preserve khaki with EcoWash HCMC.

The pros and cons of khaki fabric

Khaki fabric is one of the most preferred fabric types in the clothing industry. They are made from cotton or cotton-blended polyester to create a variety of khaki fabrics with different characteristics, overcoming the weaknesses of cotton fabrics.

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Khaki fabric is one of the most preferred fabric types in the clothing industry. 

Pros 

  • Less wrinkles and pilling, durable
  • Breathable and comfortable 
  • Eco-friendly
  • Easily to dried

Cons

  • Do not suitable for sophisticated design
  • Expensive 

History of khaki 

Appearing in the mid-19th century, the khaki fabric was first used to create costumes for the Indian market by Mr. H.B. Lummsden. At that time, most British soldiers in India wore thick woolen clothes. He realized that it would not be suitable for the harsh weather conditions in India. Therefore, he invented the fabric named Khaki on his first military uniform. Derived from wool fabric, he improved it to be thinner and lighter than before. This creates a comfortable feeling for soldiers. Thanks to that, British soldiers and other armies worldwide also sew new uniforms with this fabric.

Khaki types 

Fabric manufacturers often combine khaki fabrics with several different fabrics to minimize khaki fabrics' disadvantages.

Cotton khaki

As a fabric woven from 100% cotton, they contain only natural cotton fibers with breathable properties and good sweat absorption, and they are suitable for winter and summer weather. However, this fabric is thicker and stiffer than tici cotton, poly-cotton, or other cotton fabrics for making T-shirts and uniforms. Therefore, khaki cotton is often used in workwear, office uniforms, restaurants, hotels, etc.

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Cotton khaki

Polyester khaki 

They are manufactured from synthetic fibers containing ethylene - commonly found in the petroleum industry. They are extremely low hygroscopic, fireproof, and do not stretch during washing.

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Polyester khaki

Soft khaki 

It is a fabric mixed with spandex to increase elasticity and comfort. They are used to make skirts and women's vests...

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Soft khaki 

How to preserve khaki clothes effectively

It is crucial to keep your khaki clothes new, durable and avoid wrinkles with these methods.

How to wash 

Khaki clothes are usually less faded but very easily stained, especially bright-colored khaki such as cream, white, sand yellow… Therefore, you should wash them with cold water to ensure the color and quality of the fabric. In the case of stubborn stains, you can use vinegar to apply to the stains and soak them for about 1 to 2 hours. Then wash it off with water.

Dark-colored clothes should be soaked in salt water for a few hours before washing to limit color fading, such as black, dark blue, purple, etc. Adding two cups of black tea or coffee to the final wash step will enhance the khaki fabric's color.

vải kaki được giặt

Cold-water wash for khaki

How to dry 

The best way to prolong the life of khaki fabrics is to dry them in a cool place, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading. Make sure clothes are dry to avoid causing mold.

phơi đồ kaki

Dry khaki clothing in a cool place, avoiding direct sunlight

How to store 

Storing khaki clothing in a cool, dark, and dry environment is essential. Avoid humid areas as they may contain mold, harming your health. Plastic bags should not be used to store khakis. Moreover, Khaki clothes retain their inherent flatness by hanging them on hooks.

EcoWash HCMC hopes the information above will help you better understand khaki fabrics and how to preserve them.

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