Why are my shirts so wrinkly?

Question

I have several Rayon/polyester blend shirts I paid a premium for ($50 a pop) from a store called REI. Whenever they go in the wash, they come out all super wrinkly. Even when I Iron them they are still a bit wrinkly but not quite as bad. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips to cleaning them more effectively so they come out less wrinkly. Or maybe I need a different material that is more wrinkle resistant. Our water is pretty nuetral about 7.0 something on the ph. Thanks in advance for help.

Answer 1

I am afraid that is rayon for you.  Rayon irons easily but creases very easily too.  Still, it is a nice soft fabric so enjoy wearing them.

Answer 2

rayon/poly blends are difficult but comfortable and look great when washed correctly follow the direction on the tag. Use cold- warm water only.  Shake them out before transferring them to a dryer. Dry in small loads with only 4-5 itemes of like material in the load,  take them out of dryer when they are "Iron damp" and iron them. or just get a poly/cotton blend they don"t look or fill quit as nice but are pretty much wash and ware

Answer 3

Rayon can be difficult, but there are products that may help.  You could try this fabric softener in your wash - Ultra Downy Advanced for Wrinkle Control.  When you iron your shirt, spray it with Downy Wrinkle Releaser and it will be easier to iron.

Answer 4

Maybe you are over loading the dryer?

Also for set in wrinkles (like from the dryer) lightly spritz your clothes with water before ironing.