Care instructions for Cotton Velour Drapery
MAINTENANCE
Dust accumulation and repeated dry cleaning can damage cotton velour drapery. Periodic maintenance can extend the life of your drapery. The following steps should be performed twice a year:
   · Starting on the left side of the curtain and moving toward the right, brush down the back of the curtain using a soft bristled brush
   · With the same brush, brush the face of the curtain, first brushing against the nap and then brushing with the nap
   · Inspect the drapery for any holes or tears; have these repaired immediately to prevent further damage

CLEANING
Cotton velour products must be professionally dry-cleaned. Request that the dry cleaner use a 100% pure solvent dry cleaning solution to help protect the flame retardant chemical treatment. Keep in mind that, even with this type of dry cleaning, the flame retardancy chemical will dissipate over time. Have your drapery tested periodically for flame retardancy, and have them re-treated by a professional as needed. Spot cleaning with a commercial dry cleaning solution may be done as needed for large or noticeable stains. However, this should be done as a last resort only because, depending on the general age and condition of the fabric, spot cleaning can result in a noticeable difference in appearance between the portion that was spot-cleaned and the remainder of the drapery.

STORAGE If your drapes will be stored for later use, do not store in plastic. Instead, store in a Sew What? drapery bag or in a canvas bag or hamper. To minimize wrinkling, fold along the width and then roll along the length of the fabric. If possible, hang the drapes several days before needed to allow any wrinkles to “hang out.” If necessary, the day before a performance, you can lightly mist the back of the drapery with warm filtered water to help any remaining wrinkles “hang out.” Do not over-mist the fabric or soak the drape in water. Never mist the front of the drape as this can damage the nap and affect the flame retardancy of the fabric.

Care Instructions for Encore Velour Drapery
MAINTENANCE
Dust accumulation and repeated dry cleaning can damage drapery. Periodic maintenance can extend the life of your drapery. The following steps should be performed twice a year:
   · Starting on the left side of the curtain and moving toward the right, brush down the back of the curtain using a soft bristled brush · With the same brush, brush down the face of the curtain in the same manner
   · Inspect the drapery for any holes or tears; have these repaired immediately to prevent further damage

CLEANING
Encore drapery may be machine washed or dry-cleaned. Smaller drapery may be washed in any home washing machine; larger drapery should be professionally laundered or dry-cleaned.

Washing:
   · Wash lights and darks separately
   · Hand Wash or Machine Wash (“Delicate” cycle)
   · Cold water    · Mild detergent (such as Woolite)
   · No bleach
   · Load dryer no more than one third full Drying:
   · Hang dry or tumble dry at low to medium heat
   · Load dryer no more than one third full
   · Once drapes are dry, immediately hang or roll to prevent wrinkling

Dry Cleaning:
   · Drapes may also be professionally dry-cleaned
   · Request the use of fluorocarbon solvents under easy care conditions

STORAGE
If your drapes will be stored for later use, do not store in plastic. Instead, store in a Sew What? drapery bag or in a canvas bag or hamper. To minimize wrinkling, fold along the width and then roll along the length of the fabric. If possible, hang the drapes several days before needed to allow any wrinkles to “hang out.” If necessary, the day before a performance, you can lightly mist the back of the drapery with warm filtered water to help any remaining wrinkles “hang out.” For smaller drapes, you can mist the back with warm filtered water and lightly press with a warm iron.

Care Instructions for Banjo Drapery and Skirting
CLEANING
Banjo Cloth Drapery and Skirtying may be machine washed or dry-cleaned. Smaller drapery may be washed in any home washing machine; larger drapery should be professionally laundered or dry-cleaned.

Washing:
   · Hand Wash or Machine Wash (“Delicate” cycle)
   · Cold water
   · Mild detergent (such as Woolite)
   · No bleach
   · Do not overload washer Drying:
   · Dry flat or tumble dry (low heat, not to exceed 115 degrees)
   · Do not overload dryer
   · Expect 1% shrinkage after the first wash only
   · Once drapes are dry, immediately hang or roll to prevent wrinkling

Dry Cleaning:
   · Drapes may also be professionally dry-cleaned
   · Request the use of fluorocarbon solvents under easy care conditions

STORAGE
Do not store in plastic. Instead, store in a Sew What? drapery bag or in a canvas bag or hamper. To minimize wrinkling, fold along the width and then roll along the length of the fabric. If possible, hang the drapes several days before needed to allow any wrinkles to “hang out.” If necessary, the day before a performance, you can lightly mist the back of the drapery with warm filtered water to help any remaining wrinkles “hang out.” For smaller drapes, you can mist the back with warm filtered water and lightly press with a warm iron.