i have a bike jersey that i want to wash before my race. how do i wash it so it wont shrink?
it says 100% polyester, machine wash cold, tumble dry low.
is it ok to throw it in with the rest of the laundry and let it air dry?
(this is the first time its being washed, i just bought it recently. no smart *** comments please)
2007-04-27 02:10:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If you are going to put in in with other clothes-be sure they are the same color because it might fade since it is the first time being washed. My grandson's all have motor cross jerseys and they wash them in cold water and air dry and they always look new. Good luck at your race!
2007-04-27 02:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by Belva D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can wash it with like colors just use cold water and your best bet is to let it air dry. Especially if you want it to be just a tad bigger than it is, the water weight will weigh down the shirt a little bit and make it a little longer. You can also dry it on NO HEAT. Heat is what makes clothes shrink. If it is polyester you don't really have to worry too much about it shrinking anyway.
2007-04-27 05:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it's polyester, the colors shouldn't run in the wash, but just to be safe, I would wash it in cold water as directed with similar colored items. I would not put it in the dryer, it probably won't shrink since it's polyester, but machine drying will wreck it quickly. Just hang to dry on a plastic hanger, it will air dry very quickly.
Good luck in the race!
2007-04-27 02:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash it with cold water and mild soap. If you are concerned, wash it by hand and let it air dry.
2007-04-27 02:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by watanake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash it by itself, in case the color bleeds. Wash as directed, and let air dry if you wish.
2007-04-27 02:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋