{"id":18798,"date":"2023-05-03T16:31:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T13:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/4-lihtsat-nippi-et-lasteriided-kestaks-kauem\/"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:32:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:32:34","slug":"4-simple-tips-to-make-childrens-clothes-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/4-simple-tips-to-make-childrens-clothes-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"4 simple tips to make children’s clothes last longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children\u2019s clothing is typically made from soft and delicate fabrics to ensure comfort, but unfortunately, these materials can wear out quickly and lose their original look.
\nTo help extend the lifespan of kids’ clothes, here are a few easy tips to follow:<\/h3>\n

1. Choose durable fabrics and trusted brands<\/h2>\n

When buying new clothes, opt for high-quality materials that are durable and maintain their shape even after multiple washes. Avoid cheap fabrics and fast fashion brands, as they tend to wear out quickly.
\nWe\u2019ve written more about why cheaper isn\u2019t always better in a previous blog post\u2014you can read it HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Use the right wash cycle<\/h2>\n

Always <\/span>follow the care labels<\/b> on clothing. Washing at <\/span>too high a temperature<\/b> or using <\/span>harsh detergents<\/b> can cause fabrics to <\/span>fade, shrink, or wear out faster<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/b> of not dirty, wash at 30!.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Avoid the dryer<\/h2>\n

Yes, tumble dryers are <\/span>super convenient<\/b>, but they <\/span>weaken fabric fibers<\/b>, especially when using <\/span>high heat settings<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>best way to dry kids’ clothes<\/b> is by <\/span>air-drying them<\/b> on a <\/span>drying rack<\/b> or <\/span>clothesline<\/b>. This helps <\/span>preserve the fabric<\/b> and keeps the clothes <\/span>looking new for longer<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Repair small tears immediately<\/h2>\n

If you notice <\/span>tiny holes<\/b> or <\/span>damaged seams<\/b>, <\/span>fix them as soon as possible<\/b> to prevent further tearing or fraying.<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span>quick repairs<\/b>, you can:<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2714 <\/span>Sew small tears yourself<\/b>
\n<\/b> \u2714 <\/span>Use fabric patches for knee holes<\/b>
\n<\/b> \u2714 <\/span>Take the clothes to a seamstress (or grandma!) for professional repairs<\/b><\/p>\n

By following these <\/span>simple tricks<\/b>, your child’s clothes will stay <\/span>fresh, durable, and wearable for much longer<\/b> – saving you both <\/span>time and money<\/b> in the long run! \ud83d\udc9b<\/span><\/p>\n

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Children\u2019s clothing is typically made from soft and delicate fabrics to ensure comfort, but unfortunately, these materials can wear out<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15124,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[128],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18798"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18801,"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18798\/revisions\/18801"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safalkids.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}