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

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

Certain styles of denim trousers often become one size smaller after being washed in the wrong way.

To maintain its original shape, it is recommended to learn a few simple tricks and tips for such a whimsical product to care for.

What to do if jeans shrunk after washing, how to stretch shrunken garments? Look for answers to questions in the article.

Shrinkage reasons

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

Important points:

• jeans that shrink heavily only after the first wash, and retain their former shape in subsequent times, are marked on the "Shrink to fit" label;
• classic denim is quite rough and tough, so it must be washed strictly observing the temperature conditions - no higher than 30-40 degrees;
• the "boiled" style is unpretentious and does not lose its shape after a delicate wash.

Read about how to properly wash jeans here.

What to do with shrunken pants?

Shrunken jeans by 1-2 sizes - this is a standard situation when a person does not know how to make the thing retain its previous shape after washing.

Soaking in the bath

This stretch option will not work for those who bought pants that were originally the wrong size:

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

Expander

Jeans with this device can be stretched within 1-2 sizes. Extender (waistband extender) is sold in specialized firms:

1. Thoroughly moisten the pants in the area of ​​the waist and hips 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 expand 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 extender.

Steaming

Wet, hot steam can do wonders for jeans that have shrunk over several sizes. In this method, you can use a regular iron or steam generator:

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

Spraying from a spray bottle

For this stretch option, it is enough to prepare a tape measure 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. Moisten the inside of the jeans thoroughly.
2. Pull the thing smoothly only where it needs to be stretched.
3. Take measurements to check the achieved result. If the jeans are not stretched to the desired shape, then repeat the procedure.
4. Put the pants on the back of the chair and dry in this position.

How to expand a thing in a specific place?

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

Stretching of the legs is carried out by smoothly pulling the material:

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

Effective recommendations:

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

Preventive measures

You can keep a denim in shape by following certain rules washing and drying, such as:

• when washing this type of clothing in a typewriter, it is advisable to set the most delicate mode;
• no need to use aggressive bleaches and powders;
• according to the rules, first the thing is turned inside out, all the buttons and fly are fastened, and then they begin to wash;
• the recommended water temperature in a machine or in a basin where jeans are washed is 30-40 degrees, and the maximum is 50 degrees;
• squeeze jeans in a typewriter should be on "delicate spin" up to 800 revolutions in 60 seconds;
• it is better to iron the thing slightly damp from the inside to maintain the elasticity of the fabric;
• experts advise drying the product on the clothesline, but not in the dryer.
• so that the thing stretches well after washing, it is recommended to choose jeans that contain synthetics, and not pure denim.

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Conclusion

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