How to Wash and Care for Rave Clothing by Fabric Type | Raveival

Knowing how to wash and care for your rave clothing is the simplest way to make your festival wardrobe last longer. Different fabrics need different treatment, and the wrong approach can ruin rhinestones, shrink spandex, or crack leather after a single wash. Here’s a fabric-by-fabric guide to keeping your rave wear looking fresh for years of festivals.

How to Wash Spandex Rave Clothing

• Wash spandex in cold water to help maintain the piece’s shape.
• Use a mesh laundry bag for extra protection during the wash cycle.
• Air-dry.

How to Wash Rhinestone and Gem Rave Wear

• To protect the gems, turn your garments inside out before washing.
• Machine-wash with cold water (hot water can melt the gem glue).
• Hand-wash stains with warm water and detergent. Don’t use stain remover (it can melt the gem glue).
• Air-dry.

How to Wash Polyester Festival Clothing

• Read the label (this is the most important step when washing polyester).
• Machine-wash with mild detergent and cold or warm water.
• Machine-dry on low.

How to Care for Real Leather Rave Wear

• Spot test (test your cleaning product on a small spot to make sure it won’t damage your leather).
• Spot-clean minor stains with a cloth (microfiber is best).
• Hand-wash real leather in a mixture of leather soap and cold water.
• Rinse off all soap.
• Air-dry.
• Apply a leather conditioner to prevent cracking.

How to Care for Faux Leather Festival Clothing

• Machine or hand-wash in cold water with a gentle detergent.
• If machine- washing, use cold water and a gentle wash cycle.
• Use a mesh laundry bag for extra protection during the wash cycle.
• Air-dry.
• Apply a leather conditioner once finished.

How to Wash Faux Fur Rave Wear

• Read the tag for the recommended washing techniques.
• Shake out dirt and dust that may be trapped in fibers.
• Turn the garment inside-out before washing. Use cold water and a gentle detergent (for hand or machine-washing).
• Pat out excess water with a towel.
• Air-dry (a fan can speed up the drying process). Avoid dryers as they may burn the fur.

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Written by: Jalynne Sorrells