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    Care For Your (Denim/ Wool/ Cotton)

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    • DougNgD
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      http://gizmodo.com/5857596/sorry-levis-freezing-your-jeans-will-not-ungross-them

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      • SeulS
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        Cool - saves me time. I'll stick to airing then…

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        • michaeljcrM
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          I wash mine in the machine (inside out) then air dry them. I probably wash them more than most, but less often than other trousers. Never any issues and over the year I've had them and no machine caused problems, with the exception of where I'd already busted the hem front and back, and machine washing made it worse. Giles and the Union Special came to the rescue this week though, and they're now as good as new.

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            More of a "Care For Your Wool" question, but this thread needs a bump anyways. Who has recommendations/ preferences for a electric Pilling/ fabric Shaver? Thanks

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            • injunjackI
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              at least those we have here, cheap chinese ones which cost like 2€, do their job for some time, but overall I think they are useless crap.

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              • madmondayM
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                Lando, i think they all suck.  i have a little metal comb with really fine teeth for the purpose of piling & all that.

                will take a picture of it tonight.

                head high, middle finger higher

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                  LandoCal126 0
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                  Thanks guys. I will take both advisories into account and I will keep an eye out for that flick mm. Cheers

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                  • madmondayM
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                    @LandoCal126:

                    More of a "Care For Your Wool" question, but this thread needs a bump anyways. Who has recommendations/ preferences for a electric Pilling/ fabric Shaver? Thanks

                    use it to just comb away the pilling

                    head high, middle finger higher

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                      Thanks M. Where can I score one?

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                      • pookguyP
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                        Is there a way to get rid of dryer creases?  Was trying to shrink some new jeans more w/ a hot dry but looks like I got an ugly crease on em….should I re-soak or try to steam/iron this out?

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                          Is there a way to get rid of dryer creases?  Was trying to shrink some new jeans more w/ a hot dry but looks like I got an ugly crease on em….should I re-soak or try to steam/iron this out?

                          The problem here is that typically the crease on the jeans is the part that rubs the most against the inside of the dryer. This causes the threading in that area to become weaker/ lighter and it kind of sets in. You can always just soak them real quick to get them wet and then hang dry them Maybe even iron right before they are completely dry in the specific area of concern. I am not very familiar with this issue but this is what I would do. Anyone who have more experience should speak up.

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                          • pookguyP
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                            Thanks Lando…I'm hoping they're not ruined but there's still enough indigo I can wear these out for a while before it'll be noticeable.  But yeah it's more of a "damaged" crease...don't think I can really fix it.

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                              @pookguy:

                              Thanks Lando…I'm hoping they're not ruined but there's still enough indigo I can wear these out for a while before it'll be noticeable.  But yeah it's more of a "damaged" crease...don't think I can really fix it.

                              Guess just live and learn. In any case, they are perfectly fine and with some wear that crease will fade away. Photos would be great if you happen to get a chance or are able. Cheers

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                              • injunjackI
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                                Pookguy

                                You washed and dried your jeans inside out? Yes? ….

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                                  A bunch of little Care tidbits on P&B: http://www.parkandbond.com/the-intersection/how-to

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                                  • pookguyP
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                                    THanks for the link Lando…yes washed inside out but I think the stiffness during the drying process caused the crease to get set and rub against the inside of the machine...  Had to do it since I wanted a lot of shrinkage.  Oh wells still ok till they really start to fade.

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                                      have always been curious… do all cotton tshirts/shirts shrink upon the first wash/soak(hot?) ?

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                                      • bagley920B
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                                        @orlylow:

                                        have always been curious… do all cotton tshirts/shirts shrink upon the first wash/soak(hot?) ?

                                        It's usually the dryer that does it but if they're not pre-shrunk they are bound to shrink a little

                                        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                        • ChrisC
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                                          Even pre-shrunk tees will shrink a little bit over time and multiple wash/dry/wear cycles, it's just the way tree shirts are.

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                                          • hecticH
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                                            We need this:

                                            http://www.neverwet.com/

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