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Why do clothes lose their shape after washing?

What causes clothes to shrink and stretch

There are many reasons why clothes shrink or stretch after washing. Chief among them is washing clothes regularly by wet methods and machine washing at a high spin speed. Rubbing and wringing during hand washing, if not done properly, also damages the fibres and leads to all sorts of problems — fading, creasing, shrinkage and so on.

On top of that, when the polymer chains in the fibres are destroyed by the high heat of a tumble dryer, the fibres deform and the clothes shrink or stretch. Many homemakers also have a habit of washing clothes in hot water to kill germs more effectively. But if the temperature does not suit the fabric, clothes quickly shrink, crease and end up smaller than they started. 

Leaving clothes in the machine for a long time without hanging them out

More specifically, the main reasons clothes lose their original shape are: 

• Overusing the maximum spin setting

• Water that is too hot for the wash 

• Leaving clothes in the machine for a long time without hanging them out

• Hanging them incorrectly, so garments gradually stretch and sag

• Not sorting the laundry, so thick and thin fabrics are mixed together

• Using a laundry product that only cleans and does nothing else 

Hanging them incorrectly, so garments gradually stretch and sag

To keep your favourite outfit in perfect shape, look at whether you are making any of the mistakes above so you can put the right fix in place.

How can you prevent and fix clothes shrinking and stretching after washing?

Choose the right water temperature

The ideal wash temperature is usually given by the manufacturer on the garment's care label. The label also carries other details about how to care for the garment so it lasts. Reading that information carefully not only helps prevent shrinking and stretching but also limits other kinds of damage. Each fabric suits a different temperature; here is a guide:

• 30 degrees C: Suits thin fabrics that tear or fade easily, synthetic fibres and pure wool. 

• 40 degrees C: For cotton, linen, viscose, acrylics, acetate and so on

• 50 degrees C: For polyester/cotton blends, nylon, cotton and linen.

• 60 degrees C: Suits bed sheets, bath towels and easily soiled items such as children's clothes.

• 90 degrees C: Only suitable for white cotton and linen that soils easily.

Hang clothes out as soon as they are washed

Once the machine finishes its cycle, take the clothes out and hang them as soon as you can somewhere open and airy or in the sun. Clothes left in the drum easily develop unsightly creases and give odour-causing bacteria a chance to settle in the fabric. Hang clothes with enough space between them so air can circulate and they dry faster, which limits shrinking and stretching from damp.

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We hope this article has given you some useful tips for washing clothes and preventing or fixing shrinking and stretching. Clothes that are thoroughly clean and stay looking new leave you feeling more confident and happier. Do not forget to follow Vilaco for more on caring for your home!

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