What is Laundry Starch?
Sometimes referred to as clothing starch, laundry starch is a simple liquid that is used to provide a crisper appearance to various articles of clothing. Laundry starch is manufactured in more than one form, with some types appropriate for adding to the wash cycle during the laundering process, while other types of the starch being formulated for use on dry articles of clothing. Both types of this clothing stiffener are widely available and are usually considered a staple laundry product in any home where more formal clothing is worn frequently. Most types of laundry starch are composed of a mixture of vegetable starch that is mixed with water. The actual origin of the starch is unknown. However, the use of laundry starch can be traced back to at least the sixteenth century. During that period, laundry starch was used to provide more body and stiffness to the ruffs and wide collars that were common elements on apparel worn by the upper classes in many European countries. The use of sta
