Bamboo hoodie and how to keep the hood in shape

Short answer: The hood loses its shape from heat and from hanging wet. Hang the top up with the hood smoothed out and keep it out of the tumble dryer, and it keeps standing.

Heat is the main cause

High heat in the dryer creases the fabric in the hood permanently. That is the one action that does the most damage. See washing and care.

Hang up with the hood smoothed

Smooth the hood out by hand before the top is hung up. If it dries creased, the shape sets that way. See bamboo hoodie for men.

The drawstring has to be tied

Tie the drawstring in a loose knot before washing, otherwise it gets pulled into the channel and is hard to get out again.

Lay heavy tops flat

A heavy hoodie is stretched by its own weight when it hangs wet. Lay it flat on a towel. See bamboo hoodies for women.

The ribbed edges follow the same rule

Ribbing at cuffs and hem also loses its stretch from heat. See sweat clothing.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the hood lose its shape?

From heat in the tumble dryer and from drying creased up.

How do I stop the drawstring disappearing?

Tie it in a loose knot at the front before the top goes in the machine.

Should a heavy hoodie be hung or laid down?

Laid flat. The weight of the water stretches it out of shape when it hangs.