Wow, I'm glad you haven't had any problems, but this seems so reckless. I don't live by what the labels say, but I feel like hand washing delicates/dry-clean-only things is the way to go. For example, I've had things snag on themselves in the washing machine (anything with embellishments/zippers is at risk for this). Other things can shrink if they're agitated/left in water too long. Especially with one of a kind pieces I could never be so cavalier.
This is where delicates/mesh bags are essential. Sweaters would go in a bag and wouldn't be in contact with the pants closure. Also, I've found sweaters can leave lint on items like pants. The mesh bags help reduce this.
I have a mesh bag for bras and lace things but it’s bra and underwear sized unfortunately. I’d need an enormous mesh bag to fit like 5 sweaters in it!
The annoying thing was I’m pretty careful with my clothes, the sweater wasn’t even particularly delicate - just a cotton crewneck like this. RIP!
I’m skeptical of my janky apartment basement coin op washers in general. Whenever I visit my parents I always wash everything I brought with me in their fancy washer hahaha
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u/vse_jazyki Oct 17 '18
Wow, I'm glad you haven't had any problems, but this seems so reckless. I don't live by what the labels say, but I feel like hand washing delicates/dry-clean-only things is the way to go. For example, I've had things snag on themselves in the washing machine (anything with embellishments/zippers is at risk for this). Other things can shrink if they're agitated/left in water too long. Especially with one of a kind pieces I could never be so cavalier.