Washing school cardies - views please

[Vikkin]

Sad, I know...
Well off they went a couple of hours ago looking immaculate. But those cardies will need washing.
Grateful for any views/tricks on how to keep the cardies and jumpers in good condition. It didn't seem to matter what I did last year I ended up with draping necks, ten-foot-long sleeves and flappy bottoms.
I'm a failure, I know. Think I'll have another figroll to console myself.

[ChippyMinton]

LOl.I have the same problem. Am saving DS1's old jumper for year 6, it is sooo stretched - he's just gone into Year 1 today wearing DS2's brand new jumper a size smaller than his own.

Think maybe to not use conditioner, not tumble dry and issue instructions that jumpers are not to be usd as tents, reins, weapons etc.

[lljkk]

Colours will probably fade less if you wash them in non-bio detergent or colour version of Bio deterg.

[Vikkin]

I will try not using a softener. I can see this might help. Just a quick machine wash with a little detergent. Low spin you think?
What about ironing? Up to now I have just 'pressed', not moved the iron about. The lady in the uniform shop says don't iron them but mine always seem crinkly.