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Pjs that don't shrink

37 replies

RevealTheHiddenBeach · 04/02/2018 15:41

All I want is some decent sets of pjs that don't end up as ankle swingers after 2 washes. I only wash on 30, and I'm not even tall!!

I've mainly bought Sainsbury's ones and clearly they aren't the answer... but what is?

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GeorgeTheHamster · 04/02/2018 15:50

Hmm. I am tall and this is a nightmare for me.

I generally get mine from H£M or M&S - they end up ankle length on me but might be ok on you?

Wtfdoicare · 04/02/2018 15:53

Try not to tumble dry them, which causes mine to shrink. I agree it is very annoying, and I'm only 5ft 3!

GlitterBurps · 04/02/2018 16:21

I love primark pjs. Can tumble dry them and they do not shrink. Plus a lot of them have pockets which I find really handy.

CatsGoPurrrr · 04/02/2018 16:37

I've recently had this with some m&s pjs. Yet, my cheap n cheerful Primark ones still fit perfectly.
I bought some more Primark pjs.

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RevealTheHiddenBeach · 04/02/2018 16:46

I don't tumble anything so it's not that! Had been avoiding Primark because they were cheap but maybe that is the answer!!

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MistyMeadow · 04/02/2018 16:47

The ASOS 'leggings and tee' design are good, not creeping up my legs yet!

Synecdoche · 04/02/2018 16:53

Gap and Lands End make really good quality pyjamas.

Ollivander84 · 04/02/2018 16:53

I second the ASOS legging pjs

NotMyUsualSelfToday · 04/02/2018 16:53

My m&s and Tesco ones end up flapping round my ankles and I am short! I have accepted this is the way, unfortunately

Millipedewithherfeetup · 04/02/2018 17:19

Primark jersey pj,s are a waste of money... the silky ones are fine and don't shrink at all. My dd also has fleecy primark pj,s that are good...I've had some m&s jersey bottoms that are years old tumble dried constantly and no shrinkage at all.

endthefarts · 04/02/2018 17:21

Boden pj bottoms are indestructible. They last forever, don’t go bobbly and don’t shrink at all. I have 3 pairs which I’ve had for years and they all still look really good after too many 60 degree washes to count.

sportyfool · 04/02/2018 17:51

I took some pjs back to Next recently , I'm 5 foot and the top wasn't super long but after one wash it was so short . I have had pjs from them that have lasted a whole year so wasn't prepared to pay £3o for a pair that made my back cold . They were fine about it to be fair .

sportyfool · 04/02/2018 17:54

Not to everyone's taste but I got these at the same time and they haven't shrunk at all despite being tumbled ( who has time to drip dry pjs !!)

Pjs that don't shrink
VioletCharlotte · 04/02/2018 17:56

I've had my Primark ones for 2 years and they haven't shrunk at all. I always buy a size up as I like them baggy.

Whenasuitcasejustwontdo · 04/02/2018 17:56

I'm 5 foot 0 and most brands shrink on me...except the cheap Primark ones. I've had some pairs for years! Give them a try.

FancyNewBeesly · 04/02/2018 17:59

Have you tried white stuff or faf face, or hush? I get all my pjs from there. Boden ones are insanely long so may be good for you!

Unicorn81 · 04/02/2018 18:47

Gap, next or m and s dont seem to shrink

Spartacunt · 04/02/2018 18:50

White Company. Not cheap but last for years....

JDSTER · 04/02/2018 19:09

Primark here too for pjs. Much better quality than M&S ones.

wineusuallyhelps · 04/02/2018 19:11

Peacocks. In the synthetic "soft" material, not the cotton ones. I tumble dry mine and they're as good as new.

buckleten · 04/02/2018 19:21

M&S are great, and I always tumble them, they have never shrunk :-)

MyDogHasNoNose · 04/02/2018 19:28

White stuff pyjamas seem good. I’m 5’ 9” and these haven’t shrunk yet. They are 100% cotton so very comfortable.

www.whitestuff.com/sale/womens-sale/pretty-pink-flight-of-fancy-pj-bottom/

LadyGAgain · 04/02/2018 19:31

I bought mine from www.wildgeeselondon.co.uk
They don't shrink and are super against the skin. Not in the primark price bracket admittedly!

Oldieandgoldie · 04/02/2018 19:38

Morrison’s, surprisingly, are The Best! Smile

QuilliamCakespeare · 04/02/2018 20:34

Following this because it drives me mad when the arms and legs lose three inches after a wash. I've currently got some Sainsbury's ones which are going strong after several months. They're really soft material and it's a hooded top with baggy pants that taper in at the ankle. I love them. Some of the best PJs I've ever bought.