Tri-cot is soft, stretchy, and cooler to the touch than most fabrics, and it also costs more. Which is why it should be taken special care of!
Whether your bringing Dreamkeepers home, or Moonlace, or a Garage band girl, here’s the simplest ways to wash your Tri-Cot dakimakura pillow case properly.
General Care Tips
- Always wash the cover inside out to protect the sublimation print’s colors.
- Use cold or lukewarm water only. Most people just stick using cold, to avoid any risk. Never use hot water to wash your tri-cot daki!
- Stick to mild, preferably unscented, detergent. Avoid bleach, fabric softener, and harsh stain removers.
- Wash alone on a delicate or very slow cycle and don’t scrub aggressively by hand.
- Wash only when needed instead of after every use. The more you wash, the shorter the life of your tri-cot daki pillow case.
- Store it clean and dry, away from direct sunlight.
- Keep it away from rough surfaces or sharp objects that could snag the fabric.
Machine Washing tips
- Place it in a mesh laundry bag if you have one (this reduces friction).
- Use a gentle/delicate cycle with cold water. Use a small amount of mild detergent.
- Don’t use fabric softener.
- Stick to slow spin speeds.
Hand Washing
- Fill a clean basin or sink with cold water and a small amount of mild, unscented, detergent.
- Turn the daki inside out and gently submerge it.
- Gently swish it around. Don’t wring, twist, or scrub hard.
- Let it soak for 5–10 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water until the soap is gone.
- Gently press out excess water (don’t wring it).
Stain Removal
- Mix a small amount of mild detergent with cold water. (Or use a stain remover spray as instructed, though we cannot of course guarantee all stain removers are safe.)
- Blot (don’t rub) any fresh stain with a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Turn the cover inside out before treating.
- Use cold water only. Hot water can set stains and damage the print.
- Wash the whole cover as normal (gentle cycle or hand wash in cold water) and air dry.
Oil based stains
- Sprinkle a little baking soda or cornstarch on the area and let it sit 15–30 minutes to absorb oil.
- Brush off gently, then wash with mild detergent in cold water.
- A tiny drop of dish soap, like dawn ( or any dish soap designed for cutting grease) can also help. Dilute it well and rinse completely.
- Wash the whole cover as normal (gentle cycle or hand wash in cold water) and air dry.
Tough Stains
- Make a paste of baking soda + cold water and apply it to the spot.
- Let it sit 10–20 minutes, then gently dab and rinse.
- For tougher cases, a very diluted oxygen-based bleach (like a small amount of OxiClean in cold water) can be tested on a hidden area first.
- Never use chlorine bleach or any chlorine bleach products, as it can and probably will damage the print on your tri-cot daki.
- Wash the whole cover as normal (gentle cycle or hand wash in cold water) and air dry.
Drying
- Air dry only. Hang it or lay it flat out of direct sunlight.
- Avoid the dryer as heat can damage the print and stretch the fabric unevenly.
Treat it gently and air dry after cleaning, and your tri-cot daki should stay soft and vibrant for a long time!
