Clothes that no longer feel soft

Short answer: If the clothes become less soft, it is most often down to lime and soap residues, not wear. A wash without detergent and good drying give most of it back.

Residues in the fabric

Lime and soap residues settle as a film and make the surface stiff. See clothes that have gone stiff.

Fabric softener

Fabric softener feels soft at first, but leaves a layer that collects dirt. See fabric softener and bamboo.

A wash without detergent

Run a wash without detergent. That removes a large part of the residues.

A finish that disappears

Some fabrics are finished so they feel soft in the shop. See why new clothes feel different after the first wash.

Drying

Air around the clothes gives a softer result than heat. See how to dry bamboo clothing.

See the range

See the basics in bamboo t-shirt for women.

Washing

The rest of the rules are in the washing guide.

Towels and bedding first

Towels and bedding lose their softness first, because there is a lot of fabric to rinse through. See bamboo towels.

Frequently asked questions

Why do clothes lose their softness?

Most often because of lime and soap residues, not wear.

Can the softness come back?

A wash without detergent and good drying give most of it back.

Does fabric softener help?

It feels soft briefly, but leaves a layer that collects dirt.