Odd question about pants

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I wear Smitty pants but I always wash them in the washer and hang dry them. They come out just fine.

Do they retain their shape and creases? I have a couple pair of Honigs. Anyone have experience washing those in the machine?

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Why? Referee slacks are not fine wool/silk/etc.The material they're made from is nearly bullet proof. They are made for abuse and a washing machine isn't going to do anything to them. Just don't wash them with something that is a lint producer. And hang them promptly out of the dryer. If there is any detectable difference in how they look between washing them and having them cleaned, it probalby disappers about 10 minutes after you put them on.

I just didn't want to risk screwing them up. Glad to hear you and Welpe have good results washing in the machine. I'll give that a shot with my older pair to see how they hold up.

[shavano]

4 pairs of Honig's, washed after every use. Cold water, delicate cycle, low dryer ( with a Mr. Steamy tossed in), and hung immediately afterwards. Never a problem with wrinkles, and I don't worry about smellin' bad.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Do they retain their shape and creases? I have a couple pair of Honigs. Anyone have experience washing those in the machine?

That is what I have too. They look fine to me after many washings. Even if they didn't meet your standard, you could just go back to having them cleaned.