Fibers have tiny scales arranged like shingles on a roof. When they encounter heat (like from a dryer), the scales clump together and tighten the fibers. What does this mean? It means your 9-year-old ...

Confession time: We love sweater weather. Hey, there aren’t many items in our closet that manage to be cozy, stylish and snug all at the same time. Which is why it’s such a bummer when your favorite ...

Laundry day mess up got clothes feeling snug? Here's how to unshrink clothes you shrunk in the wash, according to pros, for a better fit. It’s laundry time. You go to take your favorite t-shirt, pair ...

Sweaters can pill, they can stretch (or shrink), they can unravel, but not if you take the time to take care of them. They’re delicate, even for how chunky and thick they tend to be. You shouldn’t ...

This hack to salvage shrunken jumpers has been deemed "lifesaving". Taking a favourite jumper that's perfectly comfortable and softly worn out of the washing machine only to find that it has shrunk ...

That form-fitting shirt you absolutely adore went into the washer a perfect fit, but came out looking like it belongs to a toddler. Before you scream, holler and throw it in the garbage, give it a ...

After your shirt comes out of the dryer in a kid’s size, you might think to toss it as your newest cleaning rag. Fortunately, there’s a good chance you can save your shrunken clothes—the process takes ...

Dear Mary: In a past column, you wrote about how to unshrink a wool sweater. All I can remember is that it involved baby shampoo. Could you print the instructions again? Thanks! — Linda L., Ill. Dear ...

Have you ever pulled your favorite shirt out of the dryer only to find it shrunken to toddler size? It's very upsetting, but ...

The labels on clothing can be difficult to decipher when they only show different symbols instead of written instructions for cleaning. Shrinking can easily and unintentionally happen. But if you're ...

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