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The situation in which the hat stretched out after washing is quite common. Many wardrobe items lose their original shape over time. Sometimes this happens with this winter accessory. Housewives use several methods to return the previous volume to the headdress.
Why does the hat stretch after washing
Over time, any thing gradually loses its attractive appearance, stretches, looks sloppy because of the pellets. This also applies to winter hats.
The most common cause of size increase is improper grooming. Many people do not hesitate to wash their hats in an automatic washing machine. This often causes both shrinkage and stretching of the headgear. For a washing machine, these things are too delicate, it is better to wash them by hand. If you add improper storage of an accessory to an incorrectly selected mode, then most likely it will not last a long time.
What to do if the knitted hat is stretched after washing
The special knitting technology does not allow making the headdress as durable as other knitted products. That is why they require delicate care and storage. This primarily applies to the washing procedure. If an accessory has become stretched after processing, do not discard it immediately. Most often, knitted hats are amenable to restoration.
It is immediately necessary to determine what went wrong. You should look at the product label and assess whether the hat was washed correctly, which led to such consequences. Next, you will need to wash the hat again, only now in compliance with all manufacturer's requirements. With this in mind, it will be necessary to wash the headdress.
What to do if a woolen hat is stretched after washing
The most likely reason for the loss of volume in a woolen hat is too high a temperature regime. You can return to its original appearance and size by washing it again, but now you need to change the processing mode. For washing you will need:
- gel for woolen products;
- capacity;
- hot water.
Immerse the hat in water at a temperature not exceeding 60 ° C and add a few drops of gel for woolen products. Leave in this state for half an hour. Then wash gently by hand. At the same time, you should not be too actively wrinkling, squeezing, twisting. To fix the threads in the desired state, you can put the cap in ice water for a few minutes. After the excess moisture has drained off, you need to spread it out on the fabric, without pulling it in different directions, dry it in a natural way.
What to do if the mohair hat stretches out after washing
The mohair hat can also be restored.This requires warm water no higher than 30 ° C. Add detergent for delicate items in advance. If there is no such remedy at home, you can use hair shampoo.
Having prepared the solution, you need to lower the mohair hat there. It is not necessary to crumple and rub it, so as not to disrupt the knitting structure. At the same time, it is necessary to make sure that the long pile does not roll. To do this, rinse the cap in cool water, adding vodka, ammonia and turpentine to it. This solution will help restore the softness of the product, straighten the mohair. After washing, when excess moisture drains, the hat must be laid out on a terry towel for subsequent drying.
What to do if a merino hat stretches out after washing
It is not surprising that after washing, a thing made of merino wool loses its shape. This material is very delicate, everyone is known for its softness. Merino wool is considered one of the highest quality types.
The raw material for the material is obtained from sheep of the Merino breed, which is characterized by special, very fine wool. Such products require particularly delicate care.
Such wool requires the use of a special product that will help avoid shedding and keep all the pile intact. The water should be lukewarm, 30 ° C is sufficient. It is important to rinse with water at the same temperature. This will preserve the quality of the coat.
When adding a product, you must strictly observe the dosage indicated by the manufacturer. Next, you should leave the cap in this solution for 5 minutes - no longer. Then rinse gently, being careful not to stretch the item. You need to rinse until the water stops leaving soapy residue. After the water has drained, you can lay out the hat on the fabric or wrap it in a terry towel.
What to do if a synthetic hat stretches after washing
A synthetic hat will stretch significantly if washed in very hot water. You can wash the hat so that it sits down, but first you need to pay attention to the product label to clarify the composition. If it is completely made of synthetics, it will be enough to immerse it in cold water with the addition of a special agent. You need to hold it for 10-15 minutes. Rinse several times in the same cold water. It is prohibited to squeeze or twist the accessory.
How to wash a hat so that it shrinks
Hats that have lost their original appearance can be tidied up by washing and drying, following the manufacturer's recommendations. It is necessary to clarify the composition, and then familiarize yourself with the rules of care. During washing, you must use only those products that are used for delicate fabrics and woolen items. It is imperative to observe the temperature regime, and the water after rinsing must drain off on its own, it is necessary to completely avoid twisting it.
Useful Tips
Before washing, consider the following main features of headgear care:
- Processing technology varies significantly depending on the type of material.
- The wrong mode can lead not only to loss of volume, but also to the formation of pills, shrinkage and shedding.
- The use of hot water and prolonged soaking is prohibited.
- Hats are best hand washed.
- It is important to clean knitwear in soft water, so you can add some baking soda when washing.
It is necessary to use only liquid detergents, if there are none, then the powder must first be dissolved in water and then the headdress must be lowered there.
Conclusion
If the hat is stretched out after washing, this is not a reason to get rid of it.Observing the recommendations on the label, you need to wash it in accordance with the instructions, using special detergents. Most likely, this will help bring the thing back to its original form.
