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Heat combined with residual moisture causes fiber collapse and uneven shrinkage."}],"pilling_prevention_tactics":[{"url":"https://sweatchemistry.ca/blogs/news/polyester-viscose-blend-washing-how-to-wash-without-shrinking-or-damaging-your-clothes-1","quote":"Turn garments inside out before washing"},{"url":"https://sweatchemistry.ca/blogs/news/polyester-viscose-blend-washing-how-to-wash-without-shrinking-or-damaging-your-clothes-1","quote":"Avoid bleach and softeners – Both can weaken the structure of the viscose"},{"url":"https://sweatchemistry.ca/blogs/news/polyester-viscose-blend-washing-how-to-wash-without-shrinking-or-damaging-your-clothes-1","quote":"Avoid washing with abrasive fabrics like towels or denim"}],"viscose_sets_the_care_rules":[{"url":"https://www.westonmanufacturing.com/blog/can-you-machine-wash-viscose-and-polyester/","quote":"Blends benefit from polyester’s strength while retaining viscose’s comfort. However, viscose still dictates care rules. 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