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Will it only get worse if the quilt is exposed to the sun for a long time?

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Asked on:Apr 13, 2026 08:19 AM

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  • Carsyn Carsyn

    Apr 13, 2026

     

      Will it only get worse if the quilt is exposed to the sun for a long time?

      After drying the quilt, do you have to pat it repeatedly with your hands to remove the dust and make the quilt fluffy? This approach is not scientific. After drying the quilt, just use a soft-bristled brush to gently brush the surface to remove the floating dust.

      The fibers of a quilt are short and brittle. If you beat them hard, the cotton fibers will break and turn into dust and escape from the cotton layer. The synthetic fibers of synthetic quilts are thin and long and easy to deform. Once beaten, the fibers will shrink and will not recover and become a hardened piece. After the down quilt is beaten, the down will break into small "feather dust", which will affect the warmth retention effect. After the quilt is patted, dust and mite excrement on the surface will fly up, which can easily cause allergic reactions.

      The best time to dry the quilt is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it should not be left in the sun for too long.

      When a quilt is exposed to the sun for 3 hours, the cotton fiber will expand to a certain extent. If it continues to be exposed to the sun, the cotton fiber will shorten and fall off easily. If it is a synthetic cotton quilt, it only needs to be exposed to the sun for a while to remove the moisture in the inner layer. High temperature will cause the oil in the feathers and wool to change and produce a rancid smell. Frequent drying is not required, and it is not necessary to be exposed to the sun. Just dry it in a ventilated place for 1 hour.

      In addition, it is reminded that quilts with chemical fiber fabrics as the quilt surface should not be exposed to the sun to prevent the chemical fibers from being burned by excessive temperatures. When drying the quilt, it can be covered with a thin cloth for protection.

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