7 Ideas to Keep Cotton Clothing Looking Great and Shrinking Less

How do you clean 100% cotton clothes? Here are 7 ideas to keep cotton clothing looking great and shrinking less!

Cotton is an amazingly comfortable natural fabric, and like many other natural fabrics, some care strategies work better for it than others. Surprisingly, what’s easiest for you is probably best for the cotton! For example, our cotton products keep best when machine washed and dried in cold water. Here are some very useful ideas we’ve received from our cotton loving family and customers that may help your favorite, comfortable 100% cotton clothing last longer and keep your whites whiter and colors brighter.

·        Cold Water Detergent

o   We like washing our 100% cotton clothing in cold water to help prevent shrinkage. There is cold water formulated laundry detergent, such as Tide, that keeps cotton clothing clean and good smelling without having to use heat. Excess heat will cause excess shrinkage. We trust cold water detergents for our cotton loving family of five.

·        Oxygen Cleaner

o   For stain removal, a good alternative to traditional bleach is an oxygen cleaner, such as OxiClean™. The best thing about oxygen cleaners is not only do they lighten whites, most also brighten colors! Check the label on your oxygen cleaner to ensure it is safe to use on bright colors before using it on your colorful cotton.

·        White Vinegar

o   Some customers say that adding a dash of white vinegar to the wash cycle while washing whites helps to whiten fabric, kill germs, and take out perspiration stains.

·        Dish Soap

o   A handy thing we learned from the boaters in our family is the use of dish soap to get out oil stains. Just rub the dish soap into the stain and put it through a cold wash. Usually, this will take the stain right out, but check right after washing in case you want to try just one more wash cycle before the dryer. The dryer may set oil stains.

·        Toothpaste Bleaches Cotton

o   One of our customers found small bleached out spots on the front of their nightshirt. After some investigation, the culprit was discovered, toothpaste! The bleaching occurred when small drops of toothpaste or mouthwash fell onto the cotton fabric and caused tiny white marks.  

·        Gentle Wash Cycle

o   For laundry loads with light dirt, using the gentle cycle on your washing machine instead of a heavy/super wash cycle will help the cotton last longer.

·        Less Drying Time

o   Less is more when it comes to time in the dryer – less time in the dryer will likely make your clothing last longer.

Do you have some ideas to share with other cotton lovers out there to prolong the life and value of their cotton clothing? If so, please share your ideas with the rest of us in the comments section below!

If you loved these ideas and want to read more about getting the most use out of your cherished cotton items, Cotton Incorporated has lots of great care tips! 

Cotton is an amazing fabric! Whether you’re caring for your favorite Wittmann Textiles 100% cotton nightshirts, socks, terry beachwear, or Munsingwear Underwear for men, we wish you many years of comfort by using this type of care!

Warmest wishes,

Kathy Wittmann

Wittmann Textiles Company is an industry leader with over 60 years of experience in bringing comfortable cotton sleepwear directly to the consumer at the best possible price. Wittmann Textiles Company offers the highest quality sleepwear and advertises in Smithsonian, Elks, Sierra, National Review, and others. Wittmann Textiles Company offers great personal customer service and all products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. For more information, please visit https://www.wittmanntextiles.com/.

Cyber Monday Sale on cozy cotton products!

Wittmann Textiles is doing our first ever 2018 Cyber Monday Sale on some of our cozy hard to find cotton products. Our Nightshirt Cotton V-neck Tee-PJ, Cotton Flannel Nightshirt, and Ladies Cotton Stewart Plaid Flannel Robe are all on sale, along with other high quality cotton products.

Cyber Monday 2018 Deals

Kathy and Scott Wittmann will be just a phone call away to personally answer any questions you may have and assist in product selection, whether you are trying to find a perfect cozy cotton gift for that special someone or if Santa is getting tired from all this holiday shopping and needs comfortable sleepwear to rest up for the big day - here at Wittmann Textiles, we’ve got you covered!

To see the deals, visit https://www.wittmanntextiles.com/cybermonday.html

To read more about our family run company and our founding back in 1955, visit https://www.wittmanntextiles.com/info.html

Care for 100% cotton products can be very easy if you follow a few basic guidelines:

Summer Cotton Nightshirts

Steps to having your cotton fabrics last and last:

1. Always wash cotton fabrics in cold water - no bleach or hot water.  Please use separate laundry detergent and separate fabric softener as not to set stains into the fabric.  The best stain remover is OxiClean™  or White Brite™. The use of white vinegar can sometimes help with perspiration stains, helps whiten fabrics, and kills germs.  The use of bleach is not recommended.  It will cause the material to develop small pin holes, colors to change and fade, and decrease the life of the cotton fabric.
2. For petroleum stains from boating or general dirt, use dish washing detergent right into the stain, rub it in, and wash normally.  This can help to lift the stain during the wash cycle.  Repeat if necessary, but most of the stains will come out the very first time.
3. Be careful using teeth bleaching toothpaste and mouthwash, even a little spot can bleach the cotton material.  
4. Use a gentle wash cycle instead of a Super wash cycle on the wash machine.
5. Any thin fabric you might want to hand wash for longer life.  The thicker the material, the longer the all cotton fibers will last.  
6. Reduce the amount of time and lower the heat in the dryer. 

For these and many more tips visit the Cotton, the fabric of your lives, website at: https://thefabricofourlives.com/learn-about-cotton/care-tips.

To get the most absorbent towels:  Another quick tip in buying your towels that will be absorbent bath after bath.  Buy carded cotton instead of combed cotton, the lesser grade of cotton will be more absorbent because the fibers have not been combed out of the cotton and there are more fibers to grab the moisture.

Hooded Cotton Terrycloth Spa Robe

Cotton is an amazing fabric and you will enjoy many years of comfort with this type of care. Wittmann Textiles Company offers many nightshirts, socks, t-shirts, undershirts, and Munsingwear Underwear for men in 100% cotton.  Cotton is truly the most comfortable fabric to wear.  Enjoy!

Wittmann Textiles Company is an industry leader with over 60 years of experience in bringing comfortable cotton sleepwear directly to the consumer at the best possible price. Wittmann Textiles Company, headquartered in Hobe Sound, FL, offers the highest quality sleepwear and advertises in Smithsonian, Elks, Sierra, National Review, and others. Wittmann Textiles Company offers great personal customer service and all products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee. For more information, please visit http: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com.

Perfect Christmas Robes just arrived! - Give the Gift they will want to receive this Holiday!

Stylish, Soft Comfort from the start

Tahoe Microfleece Premium Robes and Throws are perfect whether sitting by the fire or just enjoying a comfortable night with a movie. Not only does it keep you warm with just one layer, but the softness is out of this world. It provides the most warmth with the least amount of weight on the body.  This is perfect for lounging and will be the most favored robe in their closet.  If looking for the perfect guest robe that will make them feel like a cuddly teddybear, this is it!  In the one size fit most, it will fit people from Small to X-large comfortably and will be the reason they come back time and again. The best part is that it is heavier so it is durable wash after wash and will keep it's super soft exterior.  

Rich, vivid colors

Plush Terry Velour Hooded Spa Robes will make even the difficult person on your list feel like a kid again.  Your loved one will feel like a stuffed animal with a velvet like exterior and a thirsty thick terry towel on the inside.  These 100% cotton robes are so very hard to find and will last for years.  The great thing is that they come in sizes from Small to XX-Large.  The hood is generous and will provide that extra warmth when running from the hot tub.  Terry Hooded robes are perfect for just getting out of the shower and wrapping yourself in a head to foot in comfort!

Wittmann Textiles Company is an industry leader with 60 years of experience in bringing comfortable cotton sleepwear directly to the consumer at the best possible price. Wittmann Textiles Company, headquartered in Hobe Sound, FL, offers the highest quality sleepwear and advertises in Smithsonian, Elks, Sierra, National Review, and others. Wittmann Textiles Company offers great personal customer service and all products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee. For more information, please visit http: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com.

All Cotton Mens Nightshirts for all seasons! But let’s start with fall and winter!

With Wittmann Textiles Company, you now can have an all-cotton men’s nightshirt that are just the right weight for each season.  Now that fall is setting in and winter around the corner, we recommend a few of our favorite styles that will keep men the men on your list warm and toasty on those cooler fall and winter nights.

Knit Henley Nightshirts

We start off with our Knit Henley 100% cotton nightshirts in a thicker, heavier, flat knit material that will remind you of a rugby shirt with the v-neck and 3 button front (chest pocket too).  These will last longer than the flannel nightshirts because they are just more durable and keep their good looks year after year.

Tee-PJ Nightshirts

Another favorite is the long sleeve in the Tee-PJ medium weight, soft, knit 100% cotton material that moves as you move for the ultimate in comfort in a 45 or 55 inch length (v-neck or crew neck styles).  The great thing about the Tee-PJ material is that it is the work horse of our nightshirt line in that it is thick enough to last wash after wash and yet give you the comfort of the all-cotton that you seek.  The Tee-PJ material for long sleeves is superior in comfort because it breathes under the covers where flannels get too hot (flannels are a tighter weave). 

Men's Flannel Nightshirts

The Classic Men’s 100% cotton Flannel Nightshirt in a medium weight has long been a main stay in a man’s winter wardrobe and Wittmann Textiles flannels will not disappoint.  We have the nightshirts for men from size Medium to XX-Large.  The flannel nightshirt for men comes in a high v-neck with 3 button front and left breast pocket.  These yarn-dyed, vivid plaid nightshirts for men are the finest quality with reinforced seams. This season they are available in Blackwatch plaid (blue and green), Stewart plaid (red and blue), or Royal Blue and Red plaid in a generous 51 inch length. 

Whether they are watching their favorite football team, grabbing a moment by the fire, or just wanting to warm up after a nice winter’s hike, these will be their go to favorite fall and winter nightshirts!  You can always rest assured that any product you buy from Wittmann Textiles Company is guaranteed for quality since 1955.

Video Contest: Enter and win $100.00 toward your next purchase!

Fun loyal customer

Have a favorite Wittmann Textiles Company Product and a little fun artistic flair?  We have had so much fun with our customer/friends over the years in pictures and thought it would be so much more fun to display videos from our customers having a good time in their comfortable, soft Wittmann Textiles products.  October is a fun month to dress up in costumes for Halloween and we thought it would be fun to have a Wittmann Textiles Company video contest.  Send your best family video to our email kwitt11570@gmail.com and at the end of the month we will go through and choose the best one.  We will award $100.00 to best video showcasing our product.  We are looking for creativity and presenting the best in family oriented video entertainment.  Everyone loves the dog and cat Facebook pages and we’d love to see our products in action.  You have many robes and nightshirts to choose from on our website www.wittmanntextiles.com.  Contest will end October 29, 2015, so enter now and win! 

Wittmann Textiles Company is an industry leader with 60 years of experience in bringing comfortable cotton sleepwear directly to the consumer at the best possible price. Wittmann Textiles Company, headquartered in Hobe Sound, FL, offers the highest quality sleepwear and advertises in Smithsonian, Elks, Sierra, National Review, and others. Wittmann Textiles Company offers great personal customer service and all products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee.

Is it possible to find Men's Cotton Dress Socks made in the USA?

Cotton socks have become harder and harder to find in department stores and major chains.  Online, it can be a challenge to find exactly what you are looking for in cotton fiber content or the weight of the socks that men need in colors or styling.  Fortunately, Wittmann Textiles Company offers many of these hard to find cotton socks in styles from Dress weight to heavy weight for hiking and walking.

Comfort Top Sock in 100% Cotton English Rib

99% Cotton Dress Sock in English Rib

Stylish Men's Cotton English Rib socks add style to mens footwear
The Mens Cotton Dress socks above are specially designed for two specific purposes.  The Comfort Top Cotton Mens Dress sock is for people that need 100% cotton, but want a sock to give way as the day goes on so not to leave marks on the ankle.  Because of this giving way, if there is no swelling the sock may tend to fall down as the day goes on.  So, if someone wants the mostly cotton comfort but needs the sock to stay up and doesn't mind just a little elastic in the very top of the sock, then a better choice will be the 99% Cotton Dress sock.  Both of these very popular Cotton Dress Socks offer many color choices that will surely be a great addition to his wardrobe and match many of his suit or pant choices.  These light weight dress socks will easily slip into dress shoes and be very comfortable and soft.  Since these are a high content cotton sock and thin, you may get less wear than a sock that has added nylon or other fibers for longer wear.  But it is a trade off between the comfort (feel of soft cotton) and how durable the sock need to be for the person wearing them.

Men's Cotton Dress Socks make footwear comfortable again, but if you need a heavier weight in cotton socks, we have those too at Wittmann Textiles Company!

Customer service just a toll free call away 800-890-7232 
We are easy to reach by phone Monday through Friday 9 AM - 4 PM Eastern time at Wittmann Textiles Company.  You can tell us exactly what you are looking for in a sock and we'll let you know what we offer that will do the job. Many times if we know of a sock at another company that could help you better, we will let you know.  We want to help you get the best sock, the very first time.  We have some hard to find popular Diabetic and Wool Socks too.

Wittmann Textiles Company is an industry leader with 60 years of experience in bringing comfortable cotton sleepwear directly to the consumer at the best possible price. Wittmann Textiles Company, headquartered in Hobe Sound, FL, offers the highest quality sleepwear and advertises in Smithsonian, Elks, Sierra, National Review, and others. Wittmann Textiles Company offers great personal customer service and all products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee. For more information, please visit http: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com.