Shrinking Polyester
07-07-10, 05:29 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 49
Bikes: 2010 Specialized Allez Sport Compact / 2006 Giant Boulder
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Shrinking Polyester
Hi all,
Does anyone know of a way to shrink a 100% polyester cycling jersey? I know that it can be hot washed in the washing machine and then thrown in the dryer with high heat, but how hot should it be and for how long? I've heard polyester can get brittle or melt when it gets too hot.
Does anyone know of a way to shrink a 100% polyester cycling jersey? I know that it can be hot washed in the washing machine and then thrown in the dryer with high heat, but how hot should it be and for how long? I've heard polyester can get brittle or melt when it gets too hot.
07-07-10, 08:19 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 3,811
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Can't shrink it as far as I know. I have some poly stuff that's surely been washed close to 100 times, and I throw it in with jeans or whatever, washer and dryer. Still the same size it was when I bought it.
If only I could say the same.
If only I could say the same.
07-07-10, 08:35 PM
#3
Artificial Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Cyberspace
Posts: 7,158
Bikes: Retrospec Judd, Dahon Boardwalk, Specialized Langster
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6766 Post(s)
Liked 5,477 Times
in
3,223 Posts
Put it on me. It will get tight.
Might be a little bigger in the waist when I take it off, though...
Might be a little bigger in the waist when I take it off, though...
__________________
07-07-10, 09:20 PM
#4
Older than dirt
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Winchester, VA
Posts: 5,342
Bikes: Too darn many.. latest count is 11
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Poly doesn't shrink. All you'll do by frying it in the dryer is ruin th fabric so it stretches and doesn't return.
07-07-10, 10:21 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Long Beach,CA
Posts: 1,410
Bikes: Kona Ute, Nishiki 4130, Trek 7000, K2 Mach 1.0, Novara Randonee, Schwinn Loop, K2 Zed 1.0, Schwinn Cream, Torker Boardwalk
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-08-10, 07:58 AM
#6
Life is good
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Posts: 18,209
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 522 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
10 Posts
I tried the hot water/hot dryer a couple of years ago. Didn't work and didn't help the jersey either. 
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
07-08-10, 08:30 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 2,067
Bikes: 84 Pinarello Trevisio, 86 Guerciotti SLX, 96 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2010 Surly Cross Check, 88 Centurion Prestige, 73 Raleigh Sports, GT Force, Bridgestone MB4
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 278 Post(s)
Liked 71 Times
in
56 Posts
Polyester does not shrink, it is the "miracle" no iron, no shrink fabric that plagued the 60s and 70s. It also stinks and is essentially woven petroleum.
07-08-10, 10:17 AM
#9
Banned.
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Posts: 6,434
Bikes: '09 Felt F55, '84 Masi Cran Criterium, (2)'86 Schwinn Pelotons, '86 Look Equippe Hinault, '09 Globe Live 3 (dogtaxi), '94 Greg Lemond, '99 GT Pulse Kinesis
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 389 Post(s)
Liked 270 Times
in
153 Posts
The only proven way to shrink Polyester is to eat a lot of sweets & fried foods, and ride less.
07-08-10, 10:27 AM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 2,067
Bikes: 84 Pinarello Trevisio, 86 Guerciotti SLX, 96 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2010 Surly Cross Check, 88 Centurion Prestige, 73 Raleigh Sports, GT Force, Bridgestone MB4
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 278 Post(s)
Liked 71 Times
in
56 Posts
07-08-10, 11:34 AM
#11
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 49
Bikes: 2010 Specialized Allez Sport Compact / 2006 Giant Boulder
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Haha, great answers everyone. I happen to have a really light build, and it isn't a problem for plainclothes, but I can't seem to find an inexpensive extra small jersey. I've noticed that large and extra large sizes for clothing tend to be much more common. But sewing it might help.
By the way, would something like an Underarmour compression shirt that doesn't flap around be fine to wear?
By the way, would something like an Underarmour compression shirt that doesn't flap around be fine to wear?
07-08-10, 12:19 PM
#12
Unlisted member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 6,192
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock
Mentioned: 29 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1376 Post(s)
Liked 432 Times
in
297 Posts
Haha, great answers everyone. I happen to have a really light build, and it isn't a problem for plainclothes, but I can't seem to find an inexpensive extra small jersey. I've noticed that large and extra large sizes for clothing tend to be much more common. But sewing it might help.
By the way, would something like an Underarmour compression shirt that doesn't flap around be fine to wear?
By the way, would something like an Underarmour compression shirt that doesn't flap around be fine to wear?
07-08-10, 01:19 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 8,550
Bikes: Wilier Izoard XP (Record);Cinelli Xperience (Force);Specialized Allez (Rival);Bianchi Via Nirone 7 (Centaur); Colnago AC-R Disc;Colnago V1r Limited Edition;De Rosa King 3 Limited(Force 22);DeRosa Merak(Red):Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Hydro(Di2)
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 551 Post(s)
Liked 277 Times
in
145 Posts
Underarmour works well, only disadvantage are the missing pockets.
Best bet is to go to alterations and have it "taken in". I've done it for a few jerseys that I bought too big but the price was right.
Best bet is to go to alterations and have it "taken in". I've done it for a few jerseys that I bought too big but the price was right.
07-19-10, 11:25 AM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NorCal
Posts: 546
Bikes: 2009 Surly Cross Check Frankenbike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
This is the first time I have ever seen someone complain that cycling clothes are too big.
