Laundry day mess up got clothes feeling snug?
Thankfully, all hope is not lost.
There is a way it’s possible for you to bring the article of clothing back to life.
Heat does not affect the shrinkage, saysP&Gsenior scientist and fabric care expert Laura Goodman.
Its actually the tumbling action that causes the fibers and yarns to come closer together.
Its also worth noting that clothes that are likely to shrink will do so in increments.
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The majority of the shrinkage, Goodman says, happens the first one to three times you wash it.
However, it can take five to 10 cycles before it reaches maximum shrinkage.
Then rinse it out with cold water.
Warm water allows the fabrics to soften so that they can be stretched, Appel says.
The cold water adheres to the new structure which prevents damage and discoloration during the rinsing process.
Lastly, unroll the towel and leave the garment flat to air dry.
How to unshrink denim
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Appel recommends spraying the denim with lukewarm water using a spray bottle.
Then use a cloth to pat it down and tug on the ends to stretch it out.
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Hang them upside down from the legs to air dry.
Squat and bend at the knees to stretch them to your liking.
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Reshaping the garment may be needed to get it back to the original size, Appel says.
Once you are comfortable with the size, drain the water and rinse the item in cold water.
Press the garment by removing as much water as possible, but do not wring it out.
Lay the garment flat between two microfiber cloths or towels to absorb the excess water.
Then, let it air dry.
The weight of the water will help stretch the material, he says.
you’re free to give the ends a little tug too, but do not wring it out.
Instead, rinse with cold water and use the same towel-drying method.
And lastly, keep in mind that some pieces may require repeating the process more than once.
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