After washing, your favorite jacket suddenly became much smaller. This happens with those things that have natural wool in their composition, and when washed in hot water it gives significant shrinkage. Is it possible to somehow fix what happened and stretch a woolen sweater?
Instruction manual
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The very first thing - when buying, be sure to look at the composition. If the item consists of 50% or more wool, it is better to take the product a size larger. Indeed, over time you will have to wash the jacket, and then it may shrink.
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If this has already happened, soak it in cool water, then instead of twisting it, wrap it in a terry towel and slightly press down with your hands to remove excess water. After that, carefully lay the item on the table on a soft cloth and stretch it to the size you need. Let it dry. Repeat the stretching procedure periodically until it dries completely.
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But it is better to worry about drying woolen things in advance. To do this, before washing, lay out your favorite sweater on a cloth and mark its borders with pins. After washing in warm water with delicate products or shampoos, rinsing in warm water, lay it on the surface and stretch it to the sizes that were marked in advance. Secure with pins, allow to dry dry. After drying completely, shake the item well.
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Another way is to rinse the product in room water by adding 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide to it. At the same time, stretch the jacket well in width (do not forget about the sleeves). Chat more in the solution. Let things lie in this water for about an hour and a half, then squeeze slightly and place to dry on a towel. If necessary, periodically stretch the jacket to the desired size.
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If the sleeves shortened after washing in the sweater, soak them again and, holding the shoulder, stretch them well to the desired length. Then dry on the shoulders.
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You can try to use physical force. If the sweater is thick, grab the two by the two sides and pull. Pull to size without sparing effort. Of course, you won’t put such a thing on the way out, but you can still vilify at home or at the cottage in cool weather.
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If nothing can be done and your favorite jacket has turned into a felt doll jacket, you can put it on applications for sofa cushions and thereby leave a memory of it.
Useful advice
Woolen sweater should be washed in slightly warm water and mild detergents.
