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Mar 25, 2018
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This was put out by the National Cleaners Association: FABRIC PROBLEMS "Although spandex is the minority portion of a garment, the manufacturing processing sets up the potential for shrinkage. During manufacture, the fabric or yarn is stretched. The weave or knitting construction may temporarily lock in or create a stabilized fabric. The consumer and cleaner are not aware that the fabric has the potential for a great deal of shrinkage when subjected to heat and mechanical action of wear, drycleaning or wetcleaning. This shrinkage potential is more prevalent on cotton, linen, rayon and tencel blended with spandex. The yarn can be manufactured in various ways, and can be made with fine or heavier yarn. After repeated wearing and contact with body oils, perspiration, flexing and cleaning, the yarn can weaken causing loss of elasticity and stretching. Oftentimes the yarn snaps and causes fibers to protrude from the weave of the fabric, giving the appearance of lint. " Can anyone confirm this spandex issue in relation to Polyester and Terramar? I had issue with some spandex cycling shorts that lost their stretch although I am not aware of the percentage of Spandex in them. This looks like a good deal but if the go limp after a few washings, I am less than thrilled.
Mar 25, 2018
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