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‘Reshape while damp’

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YesILikeItToo · 21/07/2019 14:39

I’ve just washed my mortifyingly expensive lovely new merino wool baselayer and t-shirt for running. The instructions say to reshape while damp and dry flat, which I am used to doing with jumpers. But these are thin and they’ve done that twisting thing that t shirts do in the wash. I can’t reshape my way out of that, can I? I was just about to buy another set, but I’m having doubts now. Any insights?

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HebeMumsnet · 22/07/2019 11:12

Oh no. Hopefully they aren't beyond repair, OP.

Bumping this for you in case any more experienced laundry wizards are about.

SlocombePooter · 24/07/2019 20:35

I resize shrunken jumpers using conditioner, and dry on a frame! I made one using some stainless cooling trays taped together to get the size I need. I wrap a towel round so the grid pattern doesn't leave a mark. Just align the seams with a straight edge and leave to dry.

Pinkywoo · 24/07/2019 20:39

Considering the current weather I'd just put it on until it's dry!

SlocombePooter · 24/07/2019 21:24

God I remember doing that with jeans!

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