How to Make Your Big-Size Wardrobe Last: A Fabric Care Guide
Bigger sizes usually cost more, and the fabric works harder too. More material means more stress on seams, more friction between thighs when you walk, more strain on stitching every time you sit down. So it makes sense that clothes wear out faster if you don't take care of them a certain way. A few small changes to how you wash and store your wardrobe can add a year or two to a garment's life, easy. Wash Cold, Wash Inside Out Hot water breaks down fibers faster than most people realize. It also fades color quicker, especially on darker denim and cotton blends. Turn shirts and jeans inside out before washing. This protects the outer surface from friction against zippers, buttons, and other clothes in the load. It sounds like a small thing. It isn't. Skip the Dryer When You Can Heat is rough on elastic waistbands and stretch fabric. If a garment has any spandex or elastane blended in, high heat breaks down that stretch over time, and then the fit changes even though t...