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• chenille fabric care

  Good chenille fabric care starts the moment you bring a new yardage home. Chenille's velvety, tufted pile is what makes it so inviting for throws, pillows and upholstery, but that same pile can crush,… read more

• does chenille shrink

  Does chenille shrink? Yes, it can, and how much depends largely on fiber content. Cotton chenille and rayon chenille tend to shrink more when exposed to hot water and high dryer heat, while polyester… read more

• does chenille shed

  Does chenille shed? Yes, most chenille sheds a little, especially when it is new. Its plush pile comes from short fibers wrapped around a core yarn, and loose ends work free when you cut, sew or wash… read more

• can you iron chenille

  Can you iron chenille? Yes, but carefully. Chenille's soft, velvety pile comes from tufted yarns that crush, flatten, or develop shiny spots under a hot iron pressed straight onto the fabric. With low… read more

• best chenille fabric for blankets

  Choosing the best chenille fabric for blankets comes down to how you want the finished piece to feel, drape, and hold up to everyday use. Chenille's velvety, tufted pile makes it a natural fit for thr… read more