There are several reasons why your favorite item has become small. Firstly, during washing, the manufacturer’s recommendations for caring for clothes were not taken into account: machine or delicate washing, optimal washing and rinsing temperatures, use of powder or special liquid detergent. In this case, the product may be reduced by one or two sizes. Secondly, you decided to return to your wardrobe a denim jacket that has been lying on the shelf for a long time, which always remains at the peak of popularity among people of all ages, but it turned out to be a little tight.
Important nuances and features of the material
Regardless of the cut, density, or designation on the label, when washing jeans you must follow the following rules:
- wash on delicate cycle;
- fasten all locks, buttons, rivets;
- Be sure to turn it inside out;
- use only gentle detergents, without aggressive components or bleaches;
- wash only at a temperature not exceeding 50°C;
- The speed of the machine should not be intense, no more than 800.
Important! Denim fabric should not be washed often; each time the elasticity of the fibers decreases, the structure gradually breaks down, and the item wears out faster.
You need to iron your jeans from the inside out. If your trousers do shrink, don’t rush to throw them away. You can stretch your jeans at home.
Ways to stretch denim
The easiest way to return your pants to their previous size is to put them on and do squats. Buttons and zippers must be closed, even if it is very tight. The method is suitable only for cases when the item has slightly shrunk.
An alternative is to do lunges. These physical exercises allow you to stretch your shorts on your buttocks, calves, and thighs. If the jeans no longer fit so tightly to the body, but are still uncomfortable, then you will have to resort to other methods.
Common stretching methods:
| Method | Pure cotton products | Stretch, with the addition of other synthetic fibers |
| waistband extender | Can | allowed |
| water | Can | It is not recommended to use hot water |
| evaporator | Yes | Yes |
The more often you wear your jeans, the faster they will stretch and become softer. There is no need to wash them too often; the recommended period is after 7-10 days of active wear.
Mechanical impact
How to stretch jeans at the waist is a question that sometimes arises among the fairer sex after the end of the winter season. This problem can be solved using a universal extender or “waistband extender”. The step-by-step procedure is carried out:
- fasten all locks, fasteners, buttons;
- The trouser waistband area must be thoroughly wetted;
- stretch to the desired size until the narrow belt stretches to the desired level;
- Jeans should be dried using an expander.
Important! Before you start stretching your pants, you need to measure your volume to get the right size.
Using an iron or steamer
To return your jeans to their original size, you can use a steamer. It is much more efficient than an iron. But, if you don’t have it at hand, you can correct the situation using an iron with a steam function, or even a hairdryer. The steam from the iron must be applied to all problem areas, put them on quickly before the jeans cool down, so that the effect takes hold. Don't take off your jeans for 2 hours.
Spray bottle to help
Water helps restore it to its original size. To do this, you should determine the area on your jeans or jacket that requires stretching, treat it with water from a spray bottle and gently stretch it. Stretch products stretch much faster when using this method.
Advice! To quickly stretch denim using moisture from a spray bottle, it is better to use hot water.
This method is also suitable for stretching jeans lengthwise. To do this, you need to process the vertical seams and slowly stretch them. You can put your trousers on the floor, put your feet on the pockets and gradually pull out the legs. The main thing is that the fabric at the seams is well moistened with water. The technique is not suitable for trousers that have designer holes or slits.
Author:
Zakharova Nina Afanasyevna
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