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Post by cadoodlebug on Apr 15, 2016 15:35:24 GMT
Everything I have bought in the last year or so says to wash on the delicate cycle. I never noticed this before. I wonder if newer machines seem to be harder on clothing and this has made manufacturers change their labels to delicate so the clothes don't fall apart.
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Post by rst on Apr 15, 2016 15:39:14 GMT
My observation is not that newer machines are rougher, but that clothing is poorly constructed -- lots of shortcuts, seams are very minimal, fabric is very thin and flimsy. Even well-known brand names are putting out what is essentially "disposable" clothing -- not intended to last a full season. By labeling it with delicate wash cycle, they cover themselves a bit when irate consumers complain.
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Post by ~Susan~ on Apr 15, 2016 15:45:12 GMT
My observation is not that newer machines are rougher, but that clothing is poorly constructed -- lots of shortcuts, seams are very minimal, fabric is very thin and flimsy. Even well-known brand names are putting out what is essentially "disposable" clothing -- not intended to last a full season. By labeling it with delicate wash cycle, they cover themselves a bit when irate consumers complain. ^^^^This |
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Post by gar on Apr 15, 2016 15:47:21 GMT
I have also noticed a lowering of the fabric quality in some of the brands I buy regularly so I agree.
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Post by scrappert on Apr 15, 2016 15:56:33 GMT
I agree with quality of clothes, but I do also think it has to do with the stronger machines.
When we got our new washer, I would notice holes in shirts. Little ones. Same shirts that were washed in an older machine for months.
I told SO to start using the delicate cycle. I think it helps, not as rough on the clothes.
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Post by susancinpa on Apr 15, 2016 15:57:22 GMT
My observation is not that newer machines are rougher, but that clothing is poorly constructed -- lots of shortcuts, seams are very minimal, fabric is very thin and flimsy. Even well-known brand names are putting out what is essentially "disposable" clothing -- not intended to last a full season. By labeling it with delicate wash cycle, they cover themselves a bit when irate consumers complain. I also agree with this. I have had a couple pairs of dress pants that I cannot put in the dryer. If I do, they get little pieces of stretchy strings that stick out all the way down the legs at the outer seams. The first pair I thought was a fluke or really poor quality. After the 3rd pair, I stopped putting my newer pants in the dryer. So far, so good. Now if I could find a way to get rid of the damage, because other than this, they are still like new. However, it is so noticeable that I am too self conscious to wear them out in public. I have never had this problem with dress pants purchased prior to last winter. |
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Apr 15, 2016 16:57:25 GMT
My observation is not that newer machines are rougher, but that clothing is poorly constructed -- lots of shortcuts, seams are very minimal, fabric is very thin and flimsy. Even well-known brand names are putting out what is essentially "disposable" clothing -- not intended to last a full season. By labeling it with delicate wash cycle, they cover themselves a bit when irate consumers complain. I also agree with this. I have had a couple pairs of dress pants that I cannot put in the dryer. If I do, they get little pieces of stretchy strings that stick out all the way down the legs at the outer seams. The first pair I thought was a fluke or really poor quality. After the 3rd pair, I stopped putting my newer pants in the dryer. So far, so good. Now if I could find a way to get rid of the damage, because other than this, they are still like new. However, it is so noticeable that I am too self conscious to wear them out in public. I have never had this problem with dress pants purchased prior to last winter. I wash a lot of stuff inside out so things like this don't happen. I wash most of my clothes on delicate because there's usually at least one thing in the load that requires it. If I use the quick wash cycle, I use delicate settings (cold water, low spin). |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Apr 15, 2016 17:17:21 GMT
Clothing is made cheaper, less quality and detergents are harsh and abrasive. The new washers actually use less water and friction to clean!
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Post by myshelly on Apr 15, 2016 17:17:56 GMT
I wash all clothes on the delicate cycle in cold water with Woolite and hang them to dry.
I only use the normal cycle for towels.
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Post by beanbuddymom on Apr 15, 2016 17:39:41 GMT
I think more of it is the trend away from "Dry Clean Only" and "Hand Wash" towards machine wash on delicate.
I remember working and a lot of my things were dry clean or hand wash and I threw many of them in delicate cycle and they turned out fine. Well except the rayon skirts which were ruined, but otherwise anything that didn't contain rayon was good to go. So I am thinking the trend is going toward delicate cycle instead of dry cleaning bills for many.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 17:40:47 GMT
I've noticed, especially with T-shirts, that the fabrics nowadays are very flimsy. When you can see through a dark T-shirt, it's too thin. It's an attempt by the clothing industry to make you buy more of their stuff. They intentionally make their clothing to not last.
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Post by oldcrow on Apr 15, 2016 17:41:18 GMT
My observation is not that newer machines are rougher, but that clothing is poorly constructed -- lots of shortcuts, seams are very minimal, fabric is very thin and flimsy. Even well-known brand names are putting out what is essentially "disposable" clothing -- not intended to last a full season. By labeling it with delicate wash cycle, they cover themselves a bit when irate consumers complain.  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 15, 2016 19:37:55 GMT
Since having DD, I've noticed many of the care labels in her clothes say to wash inside out on delicate. Who has time for turning all that little stuff inside out and back again? I do wash all of it on delicate though. As for my own stuff and DH's, I wash all of that stuff on the normal settings, but we mostly just wear jeans and Duluth Trading t-shirts.
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 15, 2016 20:45:10 GMT
Clothing is not well made anymore, even the more expensive stuff. The fabrics are also incredibly thin on most of the tops I see. It's frustrating because you wind up buying more clothes: A shirt to layer under the see through one and then a replacement when the see through one gets holes in it after a few months.
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Post by gracieplusthree on Apr 16, 2016 0:12:20 GMT
I never read the labels on clothes. If they can't survive through the regular wash like all the other clothes I don't have time for them LOL.. I do have a couple things I will hang to dry, but they are things I don't even wear often.
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Post by quinlove on Apr 16, 2016 1:41:05 GMT
Cadoodlebug, can I take this opportunity to thank you for introducing me to Persil !! It seriously is doing a noticeable improvement on my laundry. Was a Tide user for years. Thanks again.
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Post by anniefb on Apr 16, 2016 2:42:54 GMT
My observation is not that newer machines are rougher, but that clothing is poorly constructed -- lots of shortcuts, seams are very minimal, fabric is very thin and flimsy. Even well-known brand names are putting out what is essentially "disposable" clothing -- not intended to last a full season. By labeling it with delicate wash cycle, they cover themselves a bit when irate consumers complain. My understanding is that new(er) machines are actually more gentle. That's certainly the case with my new AEG front loader. Not surprised about the declining quality of clothes though! |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Apr 16, 2016 2:50:18 GMT
Cadoodlebug, can I take this opportunity to thank you for introducing me to Persil !! It seriously is doing a noticeable improvement on my laundry. Was a Tide user for years. Thanks again. lol, I shout it from the rooftops! I just bought a big jug of it today at WalMart. There were stains on DH's shirts that had been washed and dried and I thought would never come out. I pour some Persil on the stain, rub it in, let it sit a bit and wash. Amazing!! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 16, 2016 3:15:27 GMT
No - but I noticed that I no longer put any of my clothing in the dryer!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2016 5:40:48 GMT
Have you tried using a snag repair too on the snags?
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Post by gloryjoy on Apr 16, 2016 12:55:26 GMT
No - but I noticed that I no longer put any of my clothing in the dryer! Me either. Pretty much all my clothes I wash on delicate and hang to dry, I even hang my jeans to dry. I think the dryer breaks clothes down as well. I am a Tide user, I've been eyeing Persil in the grocery store the past couple of times. After reading this thread I am going to buy some. |
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Post by kate on Apr 16, 2016 15:19:31 GMT
I never read the labels on clothes. If they can't survive through the regular wash like all the other clothes I don't have time for them LOL.. I do have a couple things I will hang to dry, but they are things I don't even wear often. You and my DH must be long-lost twins! This is how we got to our current system of my doing the adult laundry and his doing the kids' laundry - he claims I'm too persnickety about which of my clothes go on what cycle. The kids don't care.  |
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