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newlywedT
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Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
I'm not the most versed in terms of laundry/clothes maintenance/etc.
I split my laundry into two loads: "Good" clothes (dress shirts, nice tshirts, jeans - cold water) and "who cares" (socks, underwear, everyday clothes - hot water)
Anyway I noticed this happened in the past and I've always wondered why.
I would find buried in the back of the drawer or if I stay at my parents and dig clothes from my old closet a pair of boxers but when I pull on the waistband it "cracks" and stretches out and stays stretched out.
Obviously this is due to age and the elastic dies. But does doing laundry prevent it?
I have other boxers that I wear regularly that are the same age and they dont have this happen. It only seems to happen to boxers that have sat there for a long time without touching.
Its almost like it dries out (and cracks) after X months but washing it will prevent it from drying out...?
I assume once it stretches out, thats it, can't bring it back to life?
I know weird questions.
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MissJones
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Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
Not weird. I'm curious if anyone has An answer, lol
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| Posted 8/21/20 5:22 PM |
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lmcmcl
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Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
I think from not wearing it for a time. My bathing suits do that.
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| Posted 8/21/20 5:45 PM |
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newlywedT
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Re: Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
Posted by lmcmcl
I think from not wearing it for a time. My bathing suits do that.
But would washing it regularly help prevent it?
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| Posted 8/25/20 12:05 PM |
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chilltocam
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Re: Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
Posted by newlywedT
Posted by lmcmcl
I think from not wearing it for a time. My bathing suits do that.
But would washing it regularly help prevent it?
I really don't know the answer to your question, but it seems to me the elastic stays "fresh" from use and dries out when not used. I don't think it's the fact of the item being washed
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| Posted 8/25/20 2:06 PM |
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Re: Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
I wonder this same damn thing!!! I can't figure out if it's something I'm doing/not doing or just age....
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| Posted 8/25/20 2:37 PM |
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drpepper318
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Re: Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
I think after a while the elastic just gets old & breaks down. I tend to use my stuff for years til it’s worn out & even with regular wearing & washing I’ve had it happen with underwear, socks, etc.
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| Posted 8/25/20 4:00 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
I just had a pair of panties that I wash and wear all the time fall right off my ass when i put them on.
So I think over time, elastic just gives out regardless.
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| Posted 8/25/20 4:17 PM |
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alli3131
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Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
Elastic breaks down and will dry out over time.
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| Posted 8/25/20 4:40 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: Stupid question about old clothes/laundry
Rubber-based elastic will inevitably dry out and crack over time due to age-related changes to the material. I don't think washing will preserve it. In fact, I think heat, like hot washing and drying in the drier will hasten the process.
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