Tip
of the Month- June 2004
Attention
to Detail: Care of the DyNA Concours MicroTerry or Natural Microfibers
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Always
wash and dry the towel before it's first and subsequent use!
During the manufacturing process the fabric has a tendency to become
flat as it picks up contaminants from the air and machinery. There
will also be a number of loose threads that, while they cause no
harm, can be annoying the first time you use the towel.
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We
suggest washing them after every use!
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The
DyNA Concours MicroTerry is an exclusively soft, supple and
absorbent 100% natural microfiber Terry
Towel. It is easy to clean and with proper care will last a
very long time.
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To
clean the towel simply wash it in your washing machine using
warm or hot water. If you use hot water the temperature should
not exceed 150°F.
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Always
wash your towels separately from other fabrics (even from synthetic
microfibers). They have a tendency to pick up lint and other
particles from other fabrics and the next time you use your
towels this lint will transfer to the surface being cleaned,
only making your job harder.
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ONLY
USE LIQUID DETERGENTS, never use dry detergents as many
times the granules do not fully dissolve and become trapped
in the towel. This can cause scratching of the surface you are
cleaning.
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NEVER
USE BLEACH OR FABRIC SOFTENERS! You simply don't need them.
Bleach will damage any fine fabric and fabric softeners deposit
a chemical coating on the fabric that you really don't want
to transfer to your car's finish or windows.
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Either
air dry the towel on a clean line or in your clothes dryer using
low heat. AVOID HIGH HEAT! High dryer temperatures wont
damage the towel but can reduce the towel's life span. Also,
don't use those toss in fabric softener towels, all they do
is deposit chemicals on the fabric that will transfer off to
whatever you are cleaning or polishing with the towel.
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If
you wash your towels on a regular basis and don't let them get
too dirty they will last much longer. As with any fine fabric
dirt particles, grease, and other contaminants can cause the
fibers to break down so regular cleaning will go a long way
in preserving your towels.
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The
more the towel is cleaned the fluffier and softer it will get.
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As
you use the DyNA Concours MicroTerry you will notice that
sometimes a thread will loosen or pull out here or there. This
is normal for terrycloth and you should NEVER PULL AT THE
LOOSE THREAD! Pulling the thread can cause the weave to
come undone or stitching to unravel. Instead, simply trim the
thread with a pair of sharp scissors to about 1/4 of an inch
from the surface, don't cut too closely. Think of it as giving
your towel a haircut from time to time.
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