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These clothes that you are supposed to twist up tight...

(11 Posts)
j08 Wed 07-Aug-13 11:23:13

..And dry like that. How long do you keep it up for? This is a blouse from M and S. It's just looking scruffy now. I'm going to have to iron it and lose that casual look. hmm

Anne58 Wed 07-Aug-13 12:03:12

What would happen if you were to wash it then just put it on a hanger to dry? I do that with a "crinkle" blouse and never have to iron it.

j08 Wed 07-Aug-13 12:19:23

Right, will give that a go. It would lose its whole "look" if I ironed it. Thanks Phoenix.

Anne58 Wed 07-Aug-13 12:20:38

You're welcome. Let us know how it turns out!

Ella46 Wed 07-Aug-13 16:12:02

You could always put it on a hanger and steam it.

Tegan Wed 07-Aug-13 16:19:21

My clothes always look crumpled, even when they're not supposed to; it's a gift I think smile.

glammanana Wed 07-Aug-13 16:24:17

I made the mistake of ironing one of my "crinkled" blouses and it never looked the same again.

flowerfriend Wed 07-Aug-13 17:18:59

I bought a crinkle look dress from Marks on line and when it arrived I was horrified by how crushed and crumpled it looked. But I have to admit it doesn't look so bad on.

numberplease Wed 07-Aug-13 23:29:58

I have about half a dozen "crinkle" skirts and one blouse. I wash by hand, squeeze as much water out as I can, then tie them in a knot and hang them on the line. When they get to just damp stage, I undo them, give `em a shake, then hang them back out again till dry. No problems, and, best of all, no ironing!

Anne58 Wed 07-Aug-13 23:48:18

WASH BY HAND! ? number I adopt the slut approach, bung it in the machine (40 degree, 30 if you are not sure) with anything else that is unlikely to affect the colour, take it out, stick it on a hanger, leave to dry.

I will admit to only using wooden hangers, but they were on a special offer so there!

Deedaa Thu 08-Aug-13 22:18:04

I'm with you there phoenix grin