Fabric Question

[Connemara]

Is there a way to rectify the problem of "shiny" wool? I have an old pair of wool trousers that have taken up a slight sheen in the seat.

Any reccomendations (aside from throw them out

)?

 

[pkincy]

Throw them out, works. And don't dry clean the next pair so often.

Perry

 

[chorse123]

Do a search for shiny or sheen. If I remember correctly, the answer was steam with a diluted vinegar solution. Or I could be totally wrong. Not sure.

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by chorse123

Do a search for shiny or sheen. If I remember correctly, the answer was steam with a diluted vinegar solution. Or I could be totally wrong. Not sure.

Hmm, didn't see that. Although j reccomended it for shine on the collar of a dress shirt.

Anyone know if it'll work for trousers?

 

[Matt]

no idea, but pkincy was right with his advice for next time, dont dry clean them so often.

 

[Connemara]

I have the same problem on an Oxxford suit I got off of eBay. I'm going to likely return that, as both legs & the seat of the trousers shine like the sun.

 

[stach]

You could try brushing it.

 

[Despos]

From your own description, they are old. It is a sign of age.
Do you sit in a leather chair at work? I think this contributes to the shine compared to cloth chairs.