4 Fabrics to Keep Away From Fabric Softener  Sure, you want your
clothes feeling soft and smelling nice, but the damage may not
be worth it.   Laundry Load  Whether you use liquid fabric
softener or dryer sheets, fabric softeners work well at
softening fibers, reducing static, and adding a bit of fragrance
to your laundry. But using it on certain materials can actually
have a negative effect on the fibers. Here are four times you
should skip it:  1. Microfiber What's great about microfiber is
that its intricate fibers have the ability to trap dust and
absorb spills. However, if you toss it in the wash with fabric
softener, you could end up destroying the effectiveness and
durability of its fibers.  2. Athletic Sportswear   3. Flame-
Retardant Clothing  To reduce the risk that kids' sleepwear will
catch on fire, it's required to be flame-resistant. Washing your
children's pajamas and nightgowns with fabric softener will make
them more flammable. We repeat: It will make them MORE
FLAMMABLE.  4. Towels  While eve