Satin fabrics are very popular in garments that are worn for special occasions, as well as those that typically appear during the holiday season.

This fabric is woven by passing a yarn under one yarn and over four or more yarns in the opposite direction. Satin fabric is often made from silk, rayon, or acetate yarns. The fabric is made into wedding gowns, evening wear, and sometimes, household items such as draperies. The long float yarns give the fabric its shiny, lustrous appearance as well as its need for special handling requirements.

Velvet is a flocked fabric made by attaching short fibers to a base cloth with an adhesive.

The durability of the fabric to withstand recommended care process is determined by the adhesives used to hold the flock fibers. However, the concentration of stain removal agents as well as localized mechanical action of tamping and flushing with the steam gun can easily damage the strongest adhesive.

When accepting lace tablecloths, check with the customer to see if any attempts to remove spots and stains were tried at home and what methods were used. Soaking for prolonged periods in chlorine bleach can weaken and damage the fibers. The agitation of cleaning can make this damage more evident.