Polyester is a durable fabric that is usually a little harder to shrink in comparison to clothes made from cotton, wool and silk. That being said, it isn’t impossible to shrink items made from this material, you just need to know how to go about this exercise properly. Here’s how you shrink polyester clothes. Polyester …
Do you keep finding small holes and tears in the front of your t-shirts for no apparent reason? If you don’t remember snagging them and you don’t have moths in your wardrobe, there are several possible causes. In this post, we’ll touch on each one before covering six different ways to prevent tiny t-shirt holes …
We’ve all gone to put our best pair of jeans on only to find that they no longer fit! This usually results in a lot of cursing, sometimes tears and the wearer rolling around on the floor trying to button the jeans up! But does it really have to be so difficult? Surely there must …
Don’t you hate it when your favourite jumper gets bobbles on it? The bobbles quickly make your outfits look old and worn out, even if you’ve only worn the clothes a couple of times. It’s very annoying, right? Have you ever sat down with a pair of scissors or your razor and tried your very …
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With so many different fabrics available in fashion today it’s important to understand how to care for them. Throwing everything together in the washing machine sometimes isn’t the way to do it… especially when it comes to Viscose a.k.a Rayon. So always check the care label and make sure you’re treating your clothes the right …
If you’re short on time and you desperately need to clean your Converse trainers ready for your day out, you might be tempted to throw them in the washing machine. But, is that really the best idea? No, it’s not a good idea. You shouldn’t put Converse shoes in the washing machine (even Converse says …
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With face coverings becoming a normal part of our everyday routines, more and more people are opting to wear reusable masks. Usually made from cotton, these face masks should only be worn once before being washed. But how do you wash a reusable face mask? Most cloth masks will be machine washable and should be …
If you often find yourself picking at bobbles on your clothing and furniture, then you might want to look into a proper way to remove them. The Philips GC026/30 Fabric Shaver is a fast and convenient way of removing pills and bobbles from your fabric. For such a simple machine, is it worth choosing a …
Everyone has experienced this at some point. Whether you’re constantly having issues with it, or you occasionally walk away from a load of washing after it finished hours ago, and your towels are left with a mildew smell. These tips should help you out either way! 1. Wash with warm water and vinegar We’re often …
The fight against garments going bobbly can seem like a losing battle, but there are some basic rules to follow to maximise your chances of going bobble-free and minimising your chance of “going bobbly!” Clothes going bobbly, or pilling as it is also known, essentially occurs when too much abrasion or force is exerted on …
