How do you not shrink 100% COTTON clothes. cuz mine keep shrinking in the washer and dryer.
2006-08-13 15:22:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
use cold water and hang dry them
2006-08-13 15:27:44 · answer #1 · answered by imurheaven22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dryer is the biggest culprit. When I have anything I don't want to shrink I am sure to hang it to dry. Sometimes this leaves your clothes a little stiff and wrinkly, 'though, so when this is the case you can take the dry item and toss into the dryer on air fluff or even low heat for a few minutes, and then it will be as soft as if it had been dried, but without the shrinkage!
2006-08-13 15:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy only "sanforized" cotton clothes; they are pre-srunk, and treated to keep the shape and size, hence that type don't shrink.
Problem----- Causes-- ---Solutions-- -----Preventive Measures
Shrinking:-- Overdrying.-- Irreversible condition.-- Reduce drying time and remove clothes when there is a trace of moisture in them.
Remove knits, especially cotton, while they are still slightly damp. Stretch back into shape and lay flat to finish drying.
Residual shrinkage Irreversible condition. Many knits and woven fabrics can shrink when laundered. Allow for this when purchasing. Also, check the quality of the item.
Agitation of woolen items. Irreversible condition. Keep agitation in both wash and rinse cycles to a minimum. Use slow agitation or soak method for washing and rinsing. Regular spinning does not contribute to shrinkage and will speed up drying.
2006-08-15 21:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by frank_rajan2001 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash only in cold water. Dry on the lowest heat setting possible or hang to dry. 100% cotton will ALWAYS shrink a little even if you do these things.
2006-08-13 15:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always use cold water and gentle cycle. I dry with dryer sheet for about 10 min on low heat, then hang to dry...not outside in the heat, just room temperature. Your clothes won't be wrinkled, and they will be the same size you started with. Plus, they'll last longer 'cos the dryer wears them out.
2006-08-13 16:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water and never put it in the dryer. Dry laying flat on a towell or a hanger.
2006-08-13 15:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash your garment in cold water and don't put in the dryer. The dryer will shrink it every time.
2006-08-13 15:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shrinkage of cotton depend on 1) structure of weave i,e, how much sorts and picks are at there and 2) quantity of alkali i,e, soda ash or caustic soda or anionic detergent in your washing machine.
so you have nothing to do if construction i,e, low no of shots and picks, yield shrinkage but if you avoid anionic detergent or anionic chemical then it will yield low shrinkage and to do that use nonionic detergent and if it is in the form of cloth (fabric) the roll it tightly on wooden cloth and dry it in roll form.
I think it will solve your problem
2006-08-16 01:36:24 · answer #8 · answered by Expert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't dip your cock'n ball in cold water, if you do try and think about your girlfriends hot friend or sister naked *. L
..... But than imagine your girlfriend finding out ;G
- That way you lose the chubby but still retain some of the slack
2015-12-26 19:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by 1DanMan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cotton clothes always makes us look pretty but its getting sh rinked is always a problem but friend what I do is I always give it to the laundry for dry wash u try this I am sure u will never have a problem.
2006-08-14 08:35:18 · answer #10 · answered by alisha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a special detergernt is optional. use cold water and air dry it. dont use the dryer or if your dryer has a cool setting you may use that.
2006-08-13 15:29:44 · answer #11 · answered by Wonderful 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋