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Linen trouser recommendations please

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Taxiparent · 18/06/2025 19:08

I need some help please, I am looking for a pair of linen trousers that don’t shrink when washed. I had a lovely burgundy pair last year which became 3/4 length when washed. I replaced them with a striped pair this year, which were touching the floor. I washed them on 30degree wash without a spin and then now sit just above my ankle! Is the answer to buy a pair in long length (I am 5’5) and allow for shrinkage, or does anyone have some they would recommend please?

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reversegear · 18/06/2025 23:09

I have M&S and I’ve washed and worn them about 3-5 times so far and no shrinkage.

LoafofSellotape · 19/06/2025 00:14

M and S, always.

xSideshowAuntSallyXx · 19/06/2025 06:35

Mine came from Tesco.and haven't shrunk.

Taxiparent · 19/06/2025 07:51

@reversegear and @LoafofSellotape perhaps that was my mistake, too impatient to wait for M&S online to start working again, so I ordered elsewhere. I shall take a look, but it might be dangerous, I never end up with just 1 thing in my basket!

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Taxiparent · 19/06/2025 07:52

@xSideshowAuntSallyXx thank you, another option there, I had a look at Tesco clothing last week after seeing some nice things on a few reels, but pretty much everything was out of stock so everyone must have had the same idea.

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chindimple · 19/06/2025 08:02

M&S are excellent. Have worn and washed a few times now (I don’t tumble dry)

TheOliveFinch · 19/06/2025 08:16

I suspect that some manufacturers pre wash their fabric before making clothing , I have bought linen trousers from next, monsoon ,H&M and a few places and never had any shrinkage.

xSideshowAuntSallyXx · 19/06/2025 08:28

@Taxiparent they currently have some sizes online (very limited sizes mind).

Taxiparent · 19/06/2025 14:22

Thank you all for your recommendations, I am off back to the M&S website to see what I can find.

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reversegear · 19/06/2025 21:18

Taxiparent · 19/06/2025 14:22

Thank you all for your recommendations, I am off back to the M&S website to see what I can find.

Good luck.. you could always try Vinted for M&S as well. I’ve just found a few Reiss Tshirts (worn) and some nice hush linen trousers on there new with tags

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