How to stretch jeans that have shrunk after washing: several proven methods

Despite the many advantages of denim, it has one drawback - its tendency to shrink after washing.

Certain styles of denim pants often become a size smaller after they are washed the wrong way.

To maintain the original shape of such a fastidious product, it is recommended to learn a few simple tricks and tips.

What to do if jeans shrink after washing, how to stretch shrunken items? Find answers to your questions in the article.

Reasons for shrinkage

The main reason why jeans could shrink is the inappropriate temperature of the water in which they were washed. Temperatures over 50 degrees, as well as intensive washing, affect changes in the structure of denim fibers.

Important points:

• jeans that shrink strongly only after the first wash, and retain their original shape the next time, are marked on the “Shrink to fit” label;
• classic denim is quite rough and tough, so it must be washed strictly observing temperature conditions - no higher than 30-40 degrees;
• The “varenka” style is unpretentious and does not lose its shape after delicate washing.

Read about how to properly wash jeans Here.

What to do with shrunken pants?

Denim items that have shrunk by 1-2 sizes are a standard situation when a person does not know how to make sure that the item retains its original shape after washing.

Soaking in the bath

This stretching option is not suitable for those who initially bought pants of the wrong size:

1. Fill the bath one third with water. The temperature of the liquid should be within 40 degrees.
2. Pour in a little liquid soap and mix it with water.
3. Sit in a filled bathtub wearing shrunken denim. You should stay in the soap solution for about half an hour.
4. When there is more free space in your jeans, you can further stretch them with your hands.
5. Get out of the bath and stand on a towel, under which you can first lay an oilcloth.
6. Perform several bends to the sides and forward. It is not advisable to squat so as not to stretch the item on your knees.
7. Take off your jeans and dry them.

Expander

Using this device, jeans can be stretched within 1-2 sizes. Waistband extender is sold in specialized companies:

1. Thoroughly moisten the pants in the waist and hip area with clean water from a spray bottle.
2. Fasten all fasteners in advance. Place the expander inside the belt.
3. Before stretching, take your measurements to widen the item by a certain number of centimeters.
4. It is advisable to stretch the device gradually until it stops at the desired mark.
5. Leave the jeans to dry naturally without removing the expander.

Steaming

Moist hot steam can work wonders on jeans that have shrunk several sizes. In this method, you can use a regular iron or steam generator:

• Treat the belt or other area of ​​the product with steam - the steaming process takes no more than 5 minutes;
• it is important to put the pants on the body until they cool down;
• Walk around in jeans for about an hour and a half to consolidate the result of stretching the fabric.

Spraying from a spray bottle

For this stretching option, it is enough to prepare measuring tape and a spray bottle filled with hot water:

1. Place the item on the table and spray thoroughly in the places where you need to stretch it. Thoroughly moisten the inside of the jeans.
2. Pull the item smoothly only where it needs to be stretched.
3. Take measurements to check the achieved result. If the jeans do not stretch to the desired shape, repeat the procedure.
4. Place the pants on the back of a chair and dry them in this position.

How to expand a thing in a certain place?

If jeans have become too small in places such as the hips, sides, waist, then there is a chance to give them the same look by stretching them along the vertical seams.

• take the pant leg in the area of ​​the inner seam where the length begins from the knee to the shin;
• gently pull along the seams several times.

Effective recommendations:

1. Spray the top of the product with warm water. It is important that the tissue is sufficiently moistened for subsequent manipulations.
2. You need to stand in the place where the front pocket is located. Take in your hands the part where the second pocket is located.
3. Pull the fabric 10-15 times wide.

Preventive measures

You can maintain the shape of a denim product by following certain rules washing and drying, such as:

• When washing this type of clothing in a machine, it is advisable to set it to the most delicate setting;
• no need to use aggressive bleaches and powders;
• according to the rules, first they turn the item inside out, fasten all the buttons and fly, and after that they begin to wash it;
• the recommended water temperature in the machine or in the basin where jeans are washed is 30-40 degrees, and the maximum is 50 degrees;
• Jeans should be wrung out in the machine on a “delicate spin” up to 800 revolutions per 60 seconds;
• It is better to iron the item slightly damp from the inside out to preserve the elasticity of the fabric;
• Experts advise drying the product on clothes drying lines, but not in a dryer.
• To ensure that the item stretches well after washing, it is recommended to choose jeans that contain synthetics rather than pure denim.

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Conclusion

If jeans shrink after washing, they can be restored to their original shape using simple and effective recommendations. The main thing is not to overdo it with stretching the material, so as not to damage the product.