Editing Modacrylic (section)

==Care==

Modacrylics are sensitive to loss of appearance due to improper care; therefore, it is important to know how to care for modacrylics.  Modacrylics are resistant to [[acids]], [[weak alkalis]], and organic solvents.  These fibers are also resistant to [[moths]], [[mildew]] and [[sunlight]].  Modacrylic fabrics can be machine washed using warm water and tumble dried on a low setting.  Modacrylic pieces can also be [[dry-cleaned]], however, they should not be steamed and should only be tumbled on cold.  Some fabrics may also be cleaned using the [[fur cleaning|furrier method]] (a special non immersion cleaning process).   The fibers are heat sensitive and will shrink at {{convert|121|C|F}} and will stiffen at temperatures over {{convert|149|C|F}}.<ref name="Kadolph" />