Acetate and triacetate is a synthetic fabric made from spun cellulose fibers. Both materials serve as substitutes for silk in cheaper garments, and similar care should be taken when washing these delicate fabrics. In addition, acetate is often used as the inside material for jackets and suits. Because acetate does not often react favorably with water and exhibits reduced strength when it is damp, producers of acetate typically recommend using dry cleaning techniques. However, in order to effectively launder certain acetate textiles at home, you will need to take additional precautions and follow the instructions carefully. 
It is recommended to clean the acetate on a regular basis. The following are the washing instructions for acetate and triacetate garments: Mild detergent The degree of chill that cold water has There are various wash cycles available, such as gentle or manual. a specific kind of drying cycle to go through. Do not tumble dry When it comes to specific treatments, only air drying is permitted. Adjusting the iron's settings to a low level Before you wash the item, check that the care label has been read. If you want the best outcomes possible, make it a habit to thoroughly read and stick to the instructions that are printed on the care labels of your clothing. In spite of the fact that acetate and triacetate fabrics can be machine washed, the care labels that are sewn into some clothes may advise only dry cleaning in order to ensure that the garment retains its original shape and structure. It is recommended that you follow the instructions for dry cleaning if you are not experienced in doing laundry, or if washing laundry is prohibitively expensive for you. Place the garments inside of a bag that is made with netting. 
Place any articles made of acetate or triacetate that you intend to wash in the washing machine inside of a mesh bag beforehand. This will prevent the acetate or triacetate from becoming entangled in the ornamental zippers of the other items of clothing. Before putting it in the bag, you should turn it inside out as an extra precautionary measure. This will help prevent it from being stolen. Putting items of clothing into the washing machine and activating it. It is essential to keep in mind that the washing machine should not be overworked. Choose the delicate cycle, fill the washer with cold water, and reduce the spin speed on the machine. If the fabric is subjected to an excessive amount of agitation or high spinning rates, it may acquire a large number of wrinkles that are difficult to remove. Acetate and triacetate fabrics are examples of this type of fabric. Take the items out of the washer, and hang them up to dry in the fresh air. Instead of switching off the dryer, you should allow the acetate and triacetate garments to air dry naturally by lying them out flat or hanging them on a drying rack. The formation of creases in one's clothing is a common effect of prolonged exposure to high temperatures. A maintenance guide for acetate and triacetate garments It is possible to destroy an article of clothing made of acetate by storing it in the same location as an alcohol-containing product, such as nail polish remover or perfume. This can cause the fabric to get ruined. Instead of hanging clothing up to dry, which can cause damage to the fabric of the garments, it is best to fold them and store them in a horizontal orientation. The application of acetate and triacetate to the removal of stains on clothing. 
Stains on fabrics composed of acetate and tri-acetate should be treated with a stain remover created specifically for the type of stain you are treating. For example, if you are treating a stain caused by makeup, you should use a stain remover designed specifically for makeup stains. Before you wash the garment as you normally would, pre-treat it by soaking it in cold water with one cup of baking soda for thirty minutes. This will remove any unwanted odors from the garment. You should never use acetone (which is also known as nail polish remover) or organic solvents such as turpentine to remove acetate or triacetate stains. This is because the fibers disintegrate, and the process cannot be reversed. iron Choose a fabric that can withstand low heat and pressure if you need to iron apparel made of acetate or triacetate. This will prevent the fibers from melting, which could lead to holes or shiny spots if it were allowed to continue. While the cloth is still slightly damp from the previous step, press it with the wrong side facing outward. The following are cleaning instructions for objects composed of acetate and triacetate:
- Due to the fact that acetate is a fragile fiber, the fabric containing acetate should under no circumstances be heated to a significant degree, as this may cause the fiber to melt.
- If you have an item of clothing or suit that can be hand washed but has an acetate inside, you should take it to a dry cleaner so that it may be cleaned professionally. This is true even if the item is washable in a washing machine.
- Pleated clothes made from triacetate can be hand washed and tumble dried, but it can also be hand washed. • Pleated clothing can also be tumble dried by itself.
It is not recommended to starch garments that are composed of acetate. 
If the underarm areas of a suit or suit lining made of acetate become worn out or if the suit continues to retain an odor from the underarm area, the underarm areas can be replaced by a dry cleaner or a tailor with patches or an entirely new lining. In the event that the acetate is washed, will there be an accumulation of it? In most cases, accumulation of acetate is not observed. On the other hand, if it is a combination of acetate and artificial silk, then it will contract due to the natural tendency of the fibers in artificial silk to do so. This is because artificial silk fibers are not as elastic as genuine silk fibers. What methods are available for removing acetate stains from fabric? It is well known that acetate stains are notoriously difficult to remove; in fact, the use of certain stain removers on acetate fabric can even cause the color of the fabric to become less vibrant. A dry cleaner will be able to remove the stains from the items. If you want to get stains out of it, you shouldn't even consider boiling it in water like you would with cotton garments since it will ruin the fabric. Is acetate susceptible to the formation of wrinkles? How can wrinkles be taken out of clothes that are made of acetate? Folds and folds are common when working with acetate. However, if you try to get rid of these wrinkles by heating them to a high temperature, you can end up damaging the fabric. When they melt, the fibers stick to the base as they are left behind. When ironing the back, use a low heat setting or steam pressure, and do so while the fabric is still slightly damp. This will help prevent the fabric from becoming scorched. A steam press is the most effective method for pressing fabrics made of acetate. If you wish to press the front of the fabric, you should make use of a cloth specifically designed for ironing.