If during washing the manufacturer’s recommendations for caring for the product (permissible temperature, machine or hand washing method, type of detergent) were not taken into account, then deformation of the fabric may occur.
In this case, the T-shirt may become one or even several sizes too tight.
There are popular and effective ways to restore the original appearance and shape of your favorite item at home.
Important: When choosing a method, it is necessary to consider what material the product is made of.
Ways to stretch a T-shirt
Made from cotton fabric
The ideal option for this fabric is using vinegar essence (nine percent).
But it is worth considering the unpleasant minus – strong smell, which can be dealt with thanks to air conditioning.
The whole procedure takes place in the following order.
- Preparation of the solution, consisting of water and vinegar in a ratio of 3:1.
- Using any device (convenient washcloth) apply the resulting composition on a T-shirt.
IMPORTANT! In the process, you definitely need to stretch the thing in different directions.
- Place it vertically on the dryer and until completely dry periodically pull to the required size.
- The final step is to wash at the temperature indicated on the label.
Made from synthetic fibers
To change the size of a product made from artificial threads, we you will need an iron, better with 
steaming function.
This method is considered universal.
- First you need a T-shirt put in water low temperature (ideally 30 degrees) and leave for a quarter of an hour.
- Then you can gently squeeze and shake.
- We place the product on the surface, cover it with gauze and an iron heated to high iron on both sides.
- To make the process go faster, a T-shirt is better pull evenly in different directions.
If there is a drawing, then the preparatory work is carried out differently.
After it has been lying in the water, you need to take it out and, without squeezing, hang it on a hanger.
When the excess moisture has drained, you can begin ironing, while trying to avoid prints.
And knitted threads
- First option
Soaking a knitted item in warm water, lightly squeeze and place on a mannequin.
Tip: if you don’t have one in your household, you can use a voluminous pillow or terry robe.
- Second option
The procedure consists of two stages: after soaking, spread on a towel until completely dry.
How to wash a T-shirt without having to stretch it
Simple tips that will help you maintain the size of your product.
- Leave a label and carefully study before the procedure located on it recommendations about proper care.
- It is advisable to wash and rinse in water of the same temperature.
- Dry in natural conditions (not in the washing machine), out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
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