What if mohair sweaters shrink?
Many people will find that mohair sweaters shrink after washing. Next time they wear it, it will look ugly and affect their mood. Let's see how to recover!
Steam ironing
The fibers of the shrunk mohair sweater are heated with a steam iron, and then stretched with both hands while it is hot. Know the total length of stretching before stretching, so as to know the stretching length of each segment. After all stretching, we should measure the total length with a ruler. If the length is not enough, we can repeat it. Pay special attention not to oversize, and finally adjust it appropriately.
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Cut it into the size and shape of the original mohair sweater with thick cardboard, and it is best to polish the incision with sandpaper to avoid snagging the sweater. Put the sweater on the cardboard, fix it with several hangers, then steam iron it repeatedly in all parts of the sweater with an electric iron, and then take it down after it is completely cooled, and then use a clothes softener to improve the feel.
Steam in a pot
Put the washed mohair sweater in a steamer and steam it for about 15 minutes, then take it out, stretch it to its original size by hand, and put it on the table to dry naturally. Saving money won't hurt the sweater.
What if mohair sweater pricks people?
Dry it before wearing it.
Mohair sweaters will breed bacteria and mites and cause skin allergies and itching if they are kept in the cupboard for a long time, so it is best to dry them in the sun before wearing them.
Skillful use of silk scarves
If you are just a single product stuck in the collar of mohair sweater, you can put a silk scarf around your neck, which can avoid the direct contact between the skin on your neck and the sweater, and you don't have to worry about the problem of the sweater being stuck anymore.
Sweater washing is very knowledgeable.
Newly bought clothes, especially mohair sweaters, will have a strong smell, so new clothes must be washed with water first. Softening wool with some detergents will increase the comfort of the sweater, make it softer and fluffy, and remove the strong oily smell on the sweater.
Do a good job of supporting the bottom
If you feel that mohair sweater pricks people, you can wear a bottoming dress before wearing the sweater to isolate the direct contact between the sweater and the skin, thus effectively solving the problem of sweater pricking people.
How to clean mohair sweater
1. Dust before washing, and then soak in cold water 10-20 minutes (wool fabric will shrink and deform in water solution above 30 degrees, so it should be soaked in cold water for a short time);
2. Then gently rub the clothes in the water with Blue Moon Silk Cleaning Liquid or Blue Moon Laundry Liquid. Don't rub them hard. If you want to machine wash, choose light gear (the washing temperature should not exceed 40 degrees);
3. Rinse with clear water, take it out and squeeze it dry.
How to maintain mohair sweater
Mohair is characterized by long fiber, less curl, good elasticity, softness and smoothness, and the clothes woven with it are beautiful and elegant to wear.
Washing: It can be washed or dry-cleaned. When washing, it is best to soak it in warm water with high-grade washing powder, gently rub it, and then wash it with clean water 1~2 times. Be careful not to iron clothes, plush will naturally stretch upright after drying.
Maintenance: When you don't wear clothes, you should pay attention to the sun frequently, and never expose yourself to the sun. Dry it and put it in the closet. Don't put too much pressure on it. It's best to hang them up and store them to avoid plush lodging.