how to clean/dry sweatshirts and other stuff...?

[guapo337]

as of now, when i wash clothing, i air dry cotton sweatshirts and shirts. i just got an old navy polo, and i really dont want it toi shrink. in fact, i dont want any of my clothing to shrink. is tumble-drying them okay, or will it all shrink?

 

[TwinkleToes77]

If you dont wat it to shrink, lay flat to dry.. and dont wash in hot water.

 

[screw3d]

How to un-shrink one then?

Edit: Too much MSN emot-ing

 

[guapo337]

Originally posted by: TwinkleToes77
If you dont wat it to shrink, lay flat to dry.. and dont wash in hot water.

how come some stuff doesnt shrink, but it seems like old navy stuff does?

how can i make it so the fit isnt distorted when air-drying? sometimes it seems like the fit gets all weird.

 

I air dry all of my non-undershirt/underwear stuff. I love the stiff feeling that my clothes get, and it helps them not to shrink.

 

[brigden]

Clothing made from all-natural fibres will shrink if washed in hot water and tumble-dried. To avoid shrinkage, wash the article in cold water, then either lay it flat to dry, or hang it over a banister, etc.

Clothing made from polyester will not shirnk, no matter how you wash it. It's safe to wash a fleece jacket/sweatshirt in hot water and then tumble dry it.

 

[db]

Or just buy larger sizes from now on and cook it in the washer and fry it in the dryer--saves time ahd hassle.

 

[CrazyPerson]

i miss those day when we can just go out naked