I am a single guy in my twenties and i notice that my shirt collars tend to get curly at the corners. I have tried to iron but they just curl up again. I think this must be because one layer of the cloth of the collar has shrunk more than the other? Why does this happen? How can i fix/avoid it?
2006-10-23 01:53:47 · 11 answers · asked by judgemartiniz 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Are these oxfords or non-button down collared shirts? Either way, I must concur with the earlier answer, the quality of the fabric determines how it wears. That being said here are some tips that will help you avoid this for all your non-button down collared shirts.
1. Do not dry in a clothes dry, this shrinks the shirts (even pre-shrunk ones) and will cause collar curl.
2. Change detergent and wash cycle, all your dress shirts (if they are not dry cleaned and press professionally) should be washed on a gentle cycle with a detergent made for delicates (try Woolite) and either hung or flat dried to prevent additional wear on the fabric.
3. For those shirts that have already been affected, try placing metal or plastic collar stays in the slot provided underneath the collar. Most shirts should have a narrow slot that will allow you to insert the collar stay, not only will it stop the collar from curling while you wear it, it will give you a nice polished look. I prefer the metal collar stays as they are heavier and will keep you collar in place better than plastic. You can find them at any department store in the men’s sections, usually by the ties and they run about $10-$20 for a box.
4. Purchase oxford shirts (button down collar) and follow the above steps, excluding the collars stays, as oxfords do not require them.
5. Change the brand of shirt you buy. The quality of the fabric is an important thing to consider. Treat your clothing like any other purchase, you can buy a large quantity of cheap shirts that you can replace fairly often (and will wear very quickly) or you can purchase a few high quality shirts that will wear very nicely given the proper care. You may also want to consider having the shirts tailored for a better fit.
If you need further advice check the care instructions on the manufacturers website or on the tag, men’s magazines like GQ, ask the clerk in the men’s section of you local department store (they are wealth of knowledge in this area).
2006-10-23 02:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a decent shirt, the undercollar is slightly smaller than the overcollar to allow the collar to fold smoothly. It is not supposed to iron flat. It could be curling because the manufacturer cut the undercollar too small to begin with, or more likely did not preshrink the fabric before cutting and sewing the shirt. Cotton shrinks quit a bit when you wash it the first few times, so it isn't going to look the same as before you wash it the first time. The only way to avoid this would be to dryclean all your dress shirts unless you want to either learn to make you shirts yourself (and wash your fabric before you sew them), or hire someone to sew it for you. Clothing manufacterers almost never preshrink fabric during the construction process--they make the clothes and quickly and cheaply as possible so you can buy it regardless of what will happen after you wash it.
2006-10-23 02:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military folk wear uniforms all the time and yeah there are collars on them. If you don't want to spend the money to get your shirts dry cleaned, buy some spray starch which costs 99 cents and use it on your collars. Does wonders for our uniforms. Make sure you dont use a cheap *** iron either because if you don't let spray starch dry, white specs appear on your clothes and a cheap iron will have a sole plate that gets melted material to the bottom and it isn't to fun to iron with burnt stuff on your iron.
2006-10-23 02:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by Chris P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a longer and thinner neck, what is happening because you have a short fat neck and a heavy head, every time you look down you are pressing you shirt collar against your breat bone which makes the tips of your collar curl under.
I used to have this problem but I solved it by tying weights around my legs and then tying a rope around my neck and suspend myself from a tree. My neck stretched almost 2 inches.
If you dont fancy this drastic course of action, invent a new fashion and start wearing a vest.
2006-10-23 02:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they use cheap thread so the thread shrinks but the fabric doesn't. Or if the collar was not cut on the straight grain of the fabric, it will twist after washing, trying to straighten itself out. If you really like the shirt, you could take it to a tailor or seamstress and have them pick out the stitches and then re-stitch so the collar will lie flat.
2006-10-23 02:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to avoid it is to get your shirts drycleaned. The collars curl up because drying shrinks the fabric. That's why all good shirts have collar-stays. So if you want to avoid curls -- either dryclean or buy shirts with collar-stay inserts.
2006-10-23 01:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get a better quailty shirt. but then again, the popping collar thing is so yesterday. Casual dress shirt w/ suit jacket or checker vest are in.
2006-10-23 02:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Cherry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just from washing it. And even some expensive shirts do it, so I don't think your shirt is cheap. Try using a starch spray when you iron it. This might help.
2006-10-23 01:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by Beach bum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheap shirts
2006-10-23 01:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stop sucking them.
2006-10-23 01:56:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋