washing tyvek

[vonfrick]

what's the deal? i just bought a piece and it's CRUNCHY!! HELP!!

thanks

[Appalachian Tater]

You answered your question in your title.

[Phreak]

what's the deal? i just bought a piece and it's CRUNCHY!! HELP!!

thanks

Run it through 1-2 wash cycles on gentle setting with NO detergent and the crunchy goes away.

[vonfrick]

Run it through 1-2 wash cycles on gentle setting with NO detergent and the crunchy goes away.

thanks- wasn't sure about the soap!

[kayak karl]

make sure u sink it. air pockets make it float in machine. good luck

[Dances with Mice]

And do NOT put it in the dryer!

[kayak karl]

And do NOT put it in the dryer!

it turns into a shrinky-dink (toy from the 70s) i put a small piece in oven at 200 to dry. 12"-12" went to 2"-2" in no time, but you could still read TYVEK by DUPONT.

[Camper Fun]

And do NOT put it in the dryer!

Now you tell me!

[Fiddler]

Best way is use a front loading washer at the laundromat if your washer at home is a top loader as most folks have. Then you don't have to worry about air pockets as mentioned above, they will leave a hard place in the tyvek. Cold water, no soap. Hang it to dry. One time should get it soft enough, if not do it again.

[TN_Hiker]

Also, watch those pockets when removing it from the washing machine. It is amazing how much water those pockets can hold.....you can ask my wife. I bet I "spilled" 2 or 3 gallons in the laundry room floor when I removed it from the washer....I would have thought the spin cycle would have removed the bulk of the water......nope not a chance.

[SARdaddy]

Now this is a great idea! I had no idea this was even possible. Now I dont' have to sleep on top of a "chip bag" anymore!