When doing laundry, there are several fabrics that should be considered delicate due to their sensitivity to the washing action of the washing machine. Fabrics that should generally be washed as delicate include lightly soiled sheer fabrics, lingerie, sweaters, blouses, pants or anything recommending a “gentle” cycle on the tag. To give knitted hats and scarves or fragile bedding pieces a gentler clean, run these items through the gentle or delicate cycle on your washer.