Looking after your Ankara can be a really precarious thing particularly once you have cultivated the habit of washing your clothes with a washing machine.

Not many put into consideration the fact the 100 percent ankara fabric should be treated with care.

So this article is here to give you the 411, the basic way to care for your high quality Ankara fabrics. That way, the vibrant look of your ankara lasts without slacking or fading.

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To begin with, ankara and washing machines are a no-no. This groomed habit has to cease because the washing machine will not give your ankara the TLC it needs. The washing machine may be too tough on the fabric and can destroy it. If you still insist on dry cleaning, do ensure that the soaps and other cleaning products used at the dry cleaning service do not run the ankara fabric to a ‘had i known’ situation. 

Next time you want to wash an ankara fabric, try adding a tablespoon of salt. This is simply to avoid the bleeding of colours. With this tip, the chloride substance of the salt will offer assistance to seal the colour in thus limiting the colours from running off while washing. 

While washing, be gentle on the fabric to avoid tearing. 

Now is the time to spread and hang out the ankara without wringing it. If possible, spread it flat. 

Additionally, spreading out ankara fabrics away from the sun will be an added advantage to keep the colours of the ankara popping.

Iron on moderate heat while ironing it inside out. And for ankara that has been embellished with stones, iron inside out as well. 

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