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How can I make a polyester dress less static-ky?

5 replies

Crunchymum · 15/06/2026 08:09

Was planning to return it once I realised it was 96% polyester but it actually looks really good on.

Have seen a few techniques mentioned online (metal coat hangar / hairspray / just washing and using fabric softener) but before I start interfering with the dress do these things work? Any other tips?

I actually felt my teeth itch when I put it on and I'm quite prone to electric shocks so may just need to bit the bullet and return.

OP posts:
BigAnne · 15/06/2026 09:00

A cotton underskirt.

hellospring26 · 15/06/2026 11:09

Hairspray

pigmygoatsinjumpers · 15/06/2026 11:21

Anti-static slip. Damart does one but there are others available

https://www.damart.co.uk/anti-static-slip-35495.html

also

https://www.damart.co.uk/slip-73650.html

(though this one is not specifically described as anti-static but is quite pretty.

SophiaSW1 · 15/06/2026 11:36

Underskirt 100% works

SophiaSW1 · 15/06/2026 11:52

And it doesn’t have to be cotton

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