You’ve been washing clothes all wrong – this is what you should be doing New guidelines from an agency backed by the French government suggest that we’re all washing our clothes far too often.
“Frequent washing deteriorates fabrics, causing shrinkage, pilling and structural damage, ultimately leading to a shorter lifespan for garments,” Gordon says.
Frequent washing deteriorates fabrics, causing shrinkage, pilling and structural damage, ultimately leading to a shorter lifespan for garments.
Instead, the guidance suggests that workout attire can in fact be worn three times before being thrown in the washing machine, advice that might raise a few eyebrows (and prompt a few disgruntled sniffs).
If you’ve never experienced the heartbreaking sensation of discovering that you’ve inadvertently shrunk your favourite top to Barbie (or Ken) doll proportions or accidentally chucked a bright red sock in with a crisp white shirt, you’ll know just how hit and miss washing can be.
