Mother does most of the washing usually as the label says on the tags , if not just below recommended temperatures but they still shrink. New Look clothes are terrible for it, ive been buying size 12 clothes so that they fit for longer even when theyve been shrunk to a 10. If i bought the perfect fitting size 10s, id barely get 4 wears out of them! Help!
2006-11-14 08:26:55 · 15 answers · asked by lynzy x 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Mother does most of the washing usually as the label says on the tags , if not just below recommended temperatures but they still shrink. New Look clothes are terrible for it, ive been buying size 12 clothes so that they fit for longer even when theyve been shrunk to a 10. If i bought the perfect fitting size 10s, id barely get 4 wears out of them! Help!
i am not gaing weight. im incredibly skinny, 7 stone 6 yesterday!!
we dont use a tumble dryer. washes are usually 40 degrees.
2006-11-14 08:39:11 · update #1
problem is mainly in natural fibres which when viewed under a microscope are constructed with radial plates which is similar to a stack of paper cups which creates a very unstable fibre for anysort of agitation especially when wet and hot as the plates rub together , grip onto each other and stick, therefore leaving them shorter. I have a dry cleaners and we often stretch clothes for good customers whilst holding them on a steam press, but it takes a lot of practice and care so as not to make them out of shape. if not sure use a good dry cleaners for woollens a local one and not a chain run by 12 year old kids !!! sorry
2006-11-15 20:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by justice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tumble dryer is usually the problem, check the label and see if it says not to tumble dry.
depends also on the clothes you are talking about, i find my jeans shrink a bit in the wash but after wearing them for 10 minutes they fit again fine!! just needs to get that starchy stiffness out of them!
if they say tumble drying is ok and they still shrink i would take them back to the shop and complain, they should give you a refund or replacement.
new look clothes do tend to vary in size, try on a size 10 and just pick another up in exactly the same size, same top, same colour and it can be a completely different size i find. try everything on before you buy it!
2006-11-14 08:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by venom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could tumble drying be the problem ? This can shrink clothing quite a bit, also depends on where you buy your clothes. Cheaper clothes don't keep their fit very well, where as the more expensive the clothes, the better they fit ..... and don't tend to shrink !
2006-11-14 08:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by gary j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash in cold water and DO NOT put in dryer. Just take them out and lay flat to dry. Keeps them new looking and they won't shrink. Also make sure you're not washing anything wool and sending everything to the cleaners that need to go.
2006-11-14 08:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by donewiththismess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash them yourself on a cool wash 30 or 40 degrees
2006-11-14 08:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take clothes to a Dry Cleaners
2006-11-14 08:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by Simple1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That suggests that the fabric wasnt washed properly before it was cut and sewed, if its anything oter than the cheapest brand I would take it back and complain. If you are sewing for yourself or commissioning clothes, always insist the fabric is fully laundered before cutting to avoid that problem
2006-11-14 08:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash them in a 30 degree cycle and hang the up to dry.
2006-11-15 21:30:29 · answer #8 · answered by LYNNSGARETHS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use cold water only...liquid fabric softener in the rinse water, hang dry. It works!
2006-11-14 10:20:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow the washing instructions
2006-11-14 08:38:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋