How on earth to clothes get turned inside-out in the washer?

brigden · Mar 3, 2005

I've never understood how this happens... Anyone?

KLin · Mar 3, 2005

It's caused by motion and friction.

Ikonomi · Mar 3, 2005

Gnomes, probably.

FoBoT · Mar 3, 2005

my coat did that in the dryer last time i washed/dried it

i was surprised

brigden · Mar 3, 2005

Originally posted by: KLin
It's caused by motion and friction.

Obviously, but I still can't see how a sleeve or a pant leg manages to turn inside-out.

Triforceofcourage · Mar 3, 2005

this thread sucks:thumbsdown:

OverVolt · Mar 3, 2005

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
this thread sucks:thumbsdown:

your reply sucks more :thumbsdown:

NickelTitanium · Mar 3, 2005

the question should be, how do you get turned inside out...

WhiteKnight · Mar 3, 2005

I read somewhere that it's because the seams (which protrude on the inside), get pulled on so the clothing turns inside out.

BurnItDwn · Mar 4, 2005

Originally posted by: Ikonomi
Gnomes, probably.

Argh, you beat me to it!

MikeyIs4Dcats · Mar 4, 2005

the agitator