Ariel describes acetate as a delicate material whose treatment can change when it is blended with other fibers. Its guidance calls for hand washing pure acetate, while some blends may permit a cool machine wash. The garment's care label is the place to establish which instructions apply.

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Drying deserves a separate check rather than an assumption based on a gentle wash. The reference advises natural drying for acetate and excludes tumble drying. It also cautions against twisting or agitating the delicate fabric. Read the blend-specific directions before combining acetate clothing with a normal mixed load, even when the surface looks similar to another silky fabric.