The core method to prevent shrinking of OEM distressed cotton shirts is to wash them by hand in cold water, use neutral detergent, and avoid mechanical force that may damage the fiber structure.

Pre-treatment before washing

Cold water pre-soaking: After dusting off the dirt from the sweater, soak it in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes to soften the fibers and remove the floating dust.

2. Disassembling detergent: Mix a neutral cleaning solution in a 3:1 ratio (a special wool detergent is even better), and avoid using laundry powders containing alkaline components.

Key points for laundry operation

Control techniques:

Adding 2% edible vinegar to the water can neutralize the remaining detergent and protect the color of the woolen fabric. Press the clothes gently with your hand instead of rubbing, and focus on cleaning the areas prone to dirt such as the collars and cuffs.

2. Temperature Management: The water temperature throughout the process should be no more than 30℃. Excessive heat can damage the scales of the wool fibers, resulting in irreversible shrinking.

Rinsing and Drying:

Vinegar water color fixation: During the final rinse, add a small amount of white vinegar. This not only neutralizes the residual alkalinity but also enhances the flexibility of the fibers.

Compression dehydration:

Fold the sweater flat on a absorbent towel and roll it up gently, but do not twist it.

2. When using the dehydration machine, please place the laundry in a bag and the process should not exceed 1 minute.

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