Why do some fabrics become more comfortable the more they are washed (such as bedsheets) and some fabrics get less comfortable (such as fleece)?
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I don’t know about the more comfortable part, but I know why fleece gets scratchy and uncomfortable the more it’s washed. It’s because you’re not washing it properly. Fleece should be washed inside out if possible, on cold, and never ever dried on a high heat.
The problem is that the fibers in fleece fuse together and melt when it’s not washed/dried properly. That’s what makes it feel like that. If it’s washed properly it can stay nice and soft for a long time.
It took me until I was in my mid 20s to learn this because my mother never taught me to was clothes properly. Always read the washing instructions on the labels too. I hope someone else has a better answer for you.
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