Woollen trousers - machine wash massacre

Chunks

Due to a failure to engage brain, I decided my (nearly new) trousers needed a freshening up so I happily treated them to a full wash cycle (30 degrees mind you). My OH commented on the linen like appearance of my subsequently freshly washed strides. Since I never buy 100% wool trousers, I asserted that ‘They should be fine’. Well, no. Care instructions hastily read reveal dry clean only (.....what!). I had forgotton that on seeing them in the shop, I was taken with this particularly fine example of leg furniture and bought them (thereby opting for 100% wool as opposed to my normal – wool/poly mix).

I have pressed them but they still appear linen-look (in part). I have googled my problem today and fear I am up the proverbial without a method of propulsion. I haven’t tried them on but assuming they still fit, can anyone suggest any remedial action? Spray starch?

Here’s hoping ………….

many thanks,

Chunks

carly

try wetting them again, and let them drip dry ( or brief slow spin so as not to set the creases) then iron them whilst still damp on the inside so as to avoid shiny spots. other than that i wouldn't know what to advise. hth

Chunks

Thanks Carly. I had wondered about wetting the offending article but rather like hangover cures (involving the taking more drink) I wasn't sure it was likely to work.

Makes you wonder how sheep get on (in the wet....). Hang on, lanolin impregnated trousers, got to be the way forward (or perhaps just read the label).

thanks again,

Chunks

Tiree

When I had problems with a slightly shrunken jumper I tried warm water with hair conditioner in. The theory is that this relaxes the fibres and smooths them. It helped with the jumper so if you go for re-wetting it might be worth a try as it might help smooth out the lumps and bumps.

Chunks

Thanks Tiree that makes sense.

I wonder what state the fibres are in given that they went thorough the full wash cycle including hi-rev spinning.... .

To promote relaxation, while acknowledging the successful treatment of your jumper Tiree, think my slacks probably need something stronger; max strength Diazepam springs to mind.

I might give the steam iron another work out first. Failing that, if it's sunny at the weekend, it's cue mood music, warm water and Pantene Conditioner* for the offending article. If that doesn’t work, I won’t waste the Diazepam… :cool2:

cheers,

Chunks

*other conditioners are available