Sweater

What’s a Sweater Stone? Its a rock. Its a volcanic rock called pumice that was formed when super hot volcanic ash erupted from a volcano, fell down to the ground, and then cooled. Because of the way pumice forms its full of air pockets, making it light as a feather. Is a Sweater Stone the […]

– We recommend to wash your Merino blanket ONLY ONCE and then to use a dry cleaning for cleaning it once in 6-12 months depending on usage; – Washing your blanket will stop shedding and pilling. How do I stop my yarn from shedding? Once you complete your knitting, the best way to combat shedding […]

Eventually, however, all types of wool will shed. Shedding occurs naturally when a garment is used. The movement of the fiber can cause some hairs to break free. How do I keep my wool from shedding? You’ll want to wash wool sweaters in cold water, then lay them out flat to air dry to help […]

Start brushing in unidirectional strokes Start gently and slowly go deeper and deeper into the roots of the fabric. Make smooth circular strokes. Go as slow as possible to avoid the fleece fibers from shedding. Don’t pull the brush horizontally or vertically, as that will not completely get rid of the matting. How do you […]

Wash your cotton yarn The more you wash cotton yarn, the softer it becomes, allowing the fibres of the yarn to fluff up and become softer. Think of it like a pair of new bluejeans versus your oldest, comfiest pair – it’s the washing that helps! How do you soften stiff cotton fabric? Pour a […]

Lint and pilling is a fact of life that occurs when clothing fibers fray or break. While washing your items inside out won’t prevent this fraying or breaking from happening, it will make sure that it only happens on the inside of your items, keeping the outside looking fresh and new for longer. What happens […]

Using your fingers, get the yarn loose – don’t take it apart or unravel it, though. Just loosen up the skein a bit. Place your loosened up skein of yarn in a lingerie bag (or a pillowcase) and wash it with cold water and fabric softener. Place the yarn in the dryer with a dryer […]

If using conditioner, choose a thick, creamy conditioner to give the sweater extra softness. When drying, set the dryer to the delicate setting. Add fabric-softener dryer sheets just until the sweater is damp on the edges, seams and cuff. This additional softening will further help make the sweater soft and not itchy. How do you […]

According to Business Insider, it’s likely that your laundry is getting too hot. Washing clothes in hot water (or drying them using hot air) shrinks the fabric. Will washing a sweater in hot water make it shrink? Shrinking a Sweater in a Washer and Dryer. Wash your sweater on a hot cycle. This can work […]

How to care for cotton Cotton T-shirts can be prone to shrinking when they are washed and dried. Wash in cold (30°C or below) water, whether using a washing machine or washing by hand. Give garments a gentle stretch when they come out of the wash to get them back into shape. What setting do […]

Cotton shrinks when it is combined with an exothermic reaction/heat and when you use hot water. If the temperature of the water is above 130 Fahrenheit, the cotton fabric will shrink up to 20%, but this depends on the temperature of the water. Does cotton shrink at 60 degrees? The chance of cotton shrinking increases […]

Tumble-dry your knitted blanket. Synthetic yarns, linen and some cotton yarns can be safely tumble dried. However, linens should be tumble dried on a low temperature. If you’re unsure what yarn you’re using, or whether tumble drying will be safe, you can air dry your blanket instead. Can you put hand knitted blankets in the […]

Cotton shrinks after the first wash due to the chemical tension that was applied to the fabric and yarn during its production. Because of that process, most cotton items will shrink from the heat and steam in washers and dryers. That’s why most care labels will tell you to wash on cold and dry on […]

Putting embroidery in the dryer is not recommended. I’ve found that doing this can make the thread fuzzy and make the embroidery look not as nice. This also puts your clothes at risk for shrinking, which could also distort the embroidery. Finally, it puts the embroidery at risk of coming undone. How do you dry […]

The Redditor noted that “Yes, you can put dry clothes in a dryer. It’s a good way to bounce the wrinkles out without a steamer or having to break out an ironing board.” But, they advised that by doing this, certain fabrics can be prone to shrinkage, which is, of course, a problem. Is it […]

If using conditioner, choose a thick, creamy conditioner to give the sweater extra softness. When drying, set the dryer to the delicate setting. Add fabric-softener dryer sheets just until the sweater is damp on the edges, seams and cuff. This additional softening will further help make the sweater soft and not itchy. What happens if […]

The yarns in our clothing are made up of filaments that are twisted together. During washing, with the effects of water, friction and abrasion, and detergents, those filaments shed. Different types of fabric shed more than others. How do you stop clothes from shedding? Preventing pilling and shedding The most common way of preventing pilling […]

Different Fabrics Air-Dry Differently Type of Fabric Indoor Drying Outdoor Drying Wool 24 hours or more (turn inside out halfway through) Avoid Direct Sunlight Athletic/ Moisture Wicking Up to 2 hours Around 30 minutes Comforters Up to 24 hours Between 4-12 hours Towels Up to 24 hours Between 3-6 hours How do you dry wool […]

Fold the neck down once if you’re going for a classic style. Take the top of the neck and fold it down toward your chest so the top edge of the neck meets the collar. Folding the neck gives your turtleneck a crisp, defined outline that makes it look more polished than if you scrunch […]

Don’t run to your closet and get rid of all your polyester. 65% of clothing made is now polyester and if your closet aligns with that statistic you’ll be losing more than half your wardrobe. Instead wash your poly garments sparingly, only when they really need it. What should I do with my polyester clothes? […]