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Is it possible to unshrink clothes that accidentally shrunk in the dryer?

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Depending on the fabric some can be reshaped using steam, either with a steam iron or from professional textiles tensioning machines.

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Can you put rayon in the dryer?

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Rayon is a delicate fabric, especially when wet and when subjected to heat or rough treatment. A dryer is hard on rayon, both due to the heat and the tumbling, so it is not advised to use it for rayon garments or items. Dry on a line or clothes horse instead; rayon air dries quickly. If you must use the dryer, use only low heat and consider placing other soft items in at the same time, to provide a buffer against hitting the dryer drum.

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How do you keep rayon from shrinking?

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It is best to get rayon dry cleaned, especially if it has a bad stain or is very dirty. If it's a regular wash, try hand washing in cold water, then air dry the garment. By using cold water and only air drying, you spare rayon from being subjected to heat, which can cause it to shrink.

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Is there a way to unshrink clothes?

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The method for unshrinking clothes will depend on the fabric. In general, knitted garments might reshape when soaked in baby shampoo; wool and cashmere may benefit from a borax or vinegar soak ; and wet stretching can work for for jeans. Full instructions on trying to unshrink clothes can be found in How to Unshrink Clothes .

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Can rayon shrink?

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Yes, if rayon hasn’t been treated to make it washable or it is subjected to too much heat, it can shrink. Read the label of each rayon garment for relevant instructions before attempting to wash it.

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Can I use regular shampoo instead of baby shampoo?

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I would use conditioner if you don't have baby shampoo. That should work better than using regular shampoo.

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I have a dress made out of kinda sheer fabric and it shrunk almost 3 inches, it looks like a shirt now. I tried the baby soap thing, only stretched while wet; any tips?

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Soak it in hair conditioner and keep stretching it both vertically and horizontally.

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For how long should I soak the garment?

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I let my garment sit in a basin for 45 minutes after massaging the hair conditioner into it.

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