Pure cotton clothing is one of the common fabrics in our daily life. It has the characteristics of softness, breathability, moisture absorption and perspiration, but it also has the problem of easy deformation and shrinkage. The following are some suggestions on how to avoid deformation and shrinkage of pure cotton clothing:
1. Washing in warm water: Use warm water (30℃-40℃) to wash pure cotton clothing. Can reduce the possibility of shrinkage. Too hot water temperature will easily deform the fibers and shorten their life, while too cold water temperature will make it impossible to effectively remove stains on clothes.
2. Gentle washing: When washing pure cotton clothes, you should try to avoid rough rubbing and wringing of the clothes to avoid damaging the fiber structure. You can choose the gentle washing mode, or put the clothes in a laundry bag for protection to reduce the effect of mechanical force.
3. Avoid soaking for too long: Long-term soaking will cause the fibers to absorb water and deform. The solution is to shorten the soaking time as much as possible so that the clothes can be washed quickly.
4. Avoid sunlight and high-temperature drying: Pure cotton clothing is prone to shrinkage due to direct sunlight and high-temperature drying. Clothes should be dried in the shade in a ventilated place and avoid exposure to the sun or drying in a high-temperature environment.
5. Hand wash or gentle washing machine mode: If conditions permit, hand washing is the safest option because you can better control the intensity of washing and wringing. If you use a washing machine, you should choose the gentle mode and be careful not to overload the laundry load to reduce the friction and stretching of the fibers by mechanical force.
6. Clothes finishing: After washing is completed, the clothes should be gently flattened, arranged into their original shape, and allowed to air dry naturally. Avoid excessive tension when folding or hanging to avoid deformation.
7. Pay attention to choosing the appropriate size and style: When buying pure cotton clothing, you should choose a size that suits your body shape and avoid being too tight or too wide. style. Clothing that is too tight may cause the fibers to be overstretched, and clothing that is too wide may be more likely to lose shape during the wash cycle.
8. Buy high-quality pure cotton fabrics: Choose clothes made of high-quality pure cotton fabrics. The fibers are more uniform and durable than inferior fabrics. It can better avoid deformation and shrinkage problems.
It should be noted that although the above measures can reduce the deformation and shrinkage problems of pure cotton clothing, it may be difficult to completely avoid them. Pure cotton is a natural fabric, and its fiber structure and characteristics determine that certain changes may occur during use and washing. Therefore, correct maintenance and reasonable use are the keys to extending the life of pure cotton clothing.
