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Slinky Brand Pants: Question

jannabelle1 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 22:33:17 GMT

I just received from HSN the Slinky Brand Cropped Knit Skinny Pants. I noticed that the tag indicates hand wash/dry flat. I know it's been awhile since I've purchased Slinky, but I sure don't remember hand washing the shirts I had. I'm wondering if those of you who have this brand wash them on a Delicate cycle - they're a poly/span blend. BTW - these pants (612-281) are terrific - so lightweight and comfortable, and a perfect fit. I'm 5'4", so they're an ankle pant on me, and that's fine. It looks like the only problem is that the skinny pants sell out fast. TIA for washing recommendations.

Re: Slinky Brand Pants: Question

kaydee50 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 22:58:36 GMT

I don't hand wash Slinky or any other item. Yes, I'll use a delicate cycle and lay flat to dry. I try not to put anything that has spandex in the dryer. Have had no problems.

I have a couple of Slinky pants but I only buy if they have pockets and not all of them do.

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151949 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 23:01:54 GMT

Personally, I toss ALL my Slinky in the washer on hot water , regular wash.Then in the dryer on Polyester setting, hang up as soon as they come out of the dryer. They never shrink , or pill or fade. I have 3 pair of the pants - mine are the poly, acetate blend that drapes so nicely over the body.

Re: Slinky Brand Pants: Question

willdob3 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 23:03:35 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
I just received from HSN the Slinky Brand Cropped Knit Skinny Pants. I noticed that the tag indicates hand wash/dry flat. I know it's been awhile since I've purchased Slinky, but I sure don't remember hand washing the shirts I had. I'm wondering if those of you who have this brand wash them on a Delicate cycle - they're a poly/span blend. BTW - these pants (612-281) are terrific - so lightweight and comfortable, and a perfect fit. I'm 5'4", so they're an ankle pant on me, and that's fine. It looks like the only problem is that the skinny pants sell out fast. TIA for washing recommendations.

@jannabelle1

I’ve been buying Slinky for years. I’ve never washed a single piece by hand.

I don’t have a washer/dryer and the machines I use don’t give me many options. My Slinky gets washed on a permapress cycle. Thinks are hung to dry. They always come out perfect. I wash almost everything on cold.

Re: Slinky Brand Pants: Question

Andreatoo — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:05:52 GMT

I've always put mine in the washing machine but hang to dry. I hate hand-washing! LOL recently I threw a couple in the dryer to see how they held up, rayon span blends, and they were fine too

Edited to add that like @willdob3 I'm at the mercy of the machines in my condo! LOL

Re: Slinky Brand Pants: Question

jannabelle1 — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 01:17:34 GMT

Thanks to all....you confirmed my thinking that there's no reason to hand wash. Appreciate your comments!

Re: Slinky Brand Pants: Question

muther — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:19:05 GMT

I would still like to know why Slinky cannot be machine dried. Up to now I machine wash(cold) and "hang" to dry. Is there a reason why the product cannot be dried???

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World Traveler — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:44:43 GMT

Is the HSN slinky brand basically the same type of material that Susan Graver uses with her liquid knit?

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Texasmouse — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:50:33 GMT

@muther wrote:
I would still like to know why Slinky cannot be machine dried. Up to now I machine wash(cold) and "hang" to dry. Is there a reason why the product cannot be dried???

@muther fabrics that have stretch in them (like spandex, as another poster mentioned) typically shouldn't be dried in the dryer because heat breaks down the fibers and the fabric will deteriorate more quickly. This is why I never dry my bras in the dryer.

Re: Slinky Brand Pants: Question

bonnielu — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:26:33 GMT

Everything goes into the washer and then dryer. No problem all these years.