loopwheeler shrinkage?

[Akeem]

I am looking to get a nike/ loopwheeler tshirt, but I am considering sizing. Do the tshirts shrink a great deal after wash/dry? Do people get a size larger than their normal size?

 

[MortyGras]

Small questions thread, but i really want that answer too.

 

[TintoTerra]

I'm curious as well. Someone post info here.

 

[tooshay]

I have a Nike Loopwheeler tshirt which I hoped would shrink but refused to do so even after a warm wash a super hot dryer. In my experience they don't shrink. I do have a Loopwheeler hoodie, though, that does seem to snap into shape a bit every time I wash it.

 

[del boy]

hi there,

i was also thinking about buying some loopwheeler sweats and ts and did have a look at the nike range and i must say does look nice and price is pretty competetive compared to other japanese brands who also offer loopwheeler.

what i am trying to say is i would look at other brands for loopwheeler before you take the plunge on this, unless your a nike fan???

i am thinkging of personally going for buzz rickson loopwheeler stuff.

 

[tahonng]

I have a superfuture x loopwheeler shirt that I still haven't worn or washed, just because I'm not sure of the shrinkage...

 

[TintoTerra]

Got some McNairy loopwheeler sweats that have 'dryclean only' on the tag. They are the small size but still pretty big. I want to shrink them down, but I'm afraid if I wash them I'll **** them up.

 

[macuser3of5]

Originally Posted by tahonng

I have a superfuture x loopwheeler shirt that I still haven't worn or washed, just because I'm not sure of the shrinkage...

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by Akeem

I am looking to get a nike/ loopwheeler tshirt, but I am considering sizing. Do the tshirts shrink a great deal after wash/dry? Do people get a size larger than their normal size?

i dont have the nike but i do have a buzz rickson and my lovely studio d artisan's crews and i can say that these do shrink if you put them in the dryer. even on low heat. but the good news is they stretch back out fairly quickly.

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by TintoTerra

Got some McNairy loopwheeler sweats that have 'dryclean only' on the tag. They are the small size but still pretty big. I want to shrink them down, but I'm afraid if I wash them I'll **** them up.
thats strange it has dry clean only. are you sure its a loopwheeled fabric? it might be a blend of some sort. i have a couple loopwheeled garments and i assure you they are wash/dry friendly.

 

[MIKE_JE]

Originally Posted by whatever123

i dont have the nike but i do have a buzz rickson and my lovely studio d artisan's crews and i can say that these do shrink if you put them in the dryer. even on low heat. but the good news is they stretch back out fairly quickly.
I agree with this. Logically it would seem they are all knitted on the same machines in Okayama with fairly similar fabric. I have a SDA and Buzz and they do shrink. I also shrunk my Buzz too much and thought I was doomed, but I washed it again, stretched it by hand in the arms and length, and it was even better than the fit to begin with. They are very easy to stretch back out when wet and then air dry. Obviously this is not Loopwheeler, but it would seem is similar since they are created in the same way.

 

[shasta]

Originally Posted by whatever123

thats strange it has dry clean only. are you sure its a loopwheeled fabric? it might be a blend of some sort.

i have a couple loopwheeled garments and i assure you they are wash/dry friendly.

I also have the mcnairy sweats - according to ACL they are loopwheeler. Holding off on washing until I know more about the potential for shrinkage. I'd never dry clean a pair of sweats.

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by shasta

I also have the mcnairy sweats - according to ACL they are loopwheeler. Holding off on washing until I know more about the potential for shrinkage. I'd never dry clean a pair of sweats.

do you have a link to this? i am interested in what it look like.

 

[shasta]

Originally Posted by whatever123

do you have a link to this? i am interested in what it look like.

http://shop.acontinuouslean.com/coll...iry-sweatpants

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by MSSneaker

I agree with this. Logically it would seem they are all knitted on the same machines in Okayama with fairly similar fabric. I have a SDA and Buzz and they do shrink. I also shrunk my Buzz too much and thought I was doomed, but I washed it again, stretched it by hand in the arms and length, and it was even better than the fit to begin with. They are very easy to stretch back out when wet and then air dry. Obviously this is not Loopwheeler, but it would seem is similar since they are created in the same way.
yeah, i would think most of the fabric is sourced from loopwheeler co.