Caring for your ankara fabric requires having a basic knowledge of what type of fabric it is. The hydrophilic nature of ankara fabric gives it the ability to absorb moisture quickly and dry fast. This gives the fabric a cooling effect and makes it perfect for sunny weather.


These are the six best ways to keep your
ankara from fading;

1.Don’t wash with detergent: It’s preferable
to use mild soap when washing with hands, instead of detergent. Detergents easily fade fabrics as they are very harsh, especially on the ankara fabric.

2.Launder ankara only when necessary: It’s
not advisable to wash this fabric often. Just launder only when the need arises.

3.Hand wash your ankara: If you wish to
enjoy your fabric, wash with hands.Washing machines and dryers can be extremely rough on the ankara fabric that you put inside them.

4.Use Baking soda: Stains are sometimes
unavoidable. Try using baking soda or an alternative that is not as harsh as bleach to get rid of stains on your ankara fabric.

5.Treat only the areas that need to be cleaned: There just occasions whereby you
just need to treat only the spots or areas that need to be cleaned and let it air dry.

6.Tossing: Try tossing your ankara fabric
into the wash with a tablespoon of salt. The chloride content of the salt will help seal the colour in. This also works for scarves and rugs.


Do well to pamper your ankara fabric; treat it with great care!
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Nice thread.

Aminat508 Omotayor123 Lanicky adeh39 ishilove dominique EWA WORAN

Very informative!!!

Ankara Yebe Yebe o plenty labijan!!!

Nagode

But wait ooo, that means l can rock my ankara for more than 2yrs.

As I no come get Ankara
I'll pass the info to my friends


Nice thread Lisa

Nice one, even as I no even know anything about clothes

I love Ankara. Its defines and compliments our African beauty perfectly.

Nice one OP.

Tanx

I see

Saved.
It would come in handy someday

Just buy confirm original and continue to wash calmly like you always do with other cloths

Noted

I'll join the "Native attire" club when I get married

Lol. Salt inside acara

You could wash with CANOE detergent. CANOE has been endorsed by Da Viva and it makes your colours last for longer... Canoe Detergent has all it takes to protect your coloured wears while also being gentle on your hands. #alivewithcolour

thank you

Pity----dry cleaners no dey here dis ones oooo.They want to make money sharp sharp.Better put,launder ur Ankara by yaself