How to Choose the Washing Machine Spin Mode for Each Type of Clothing
The washing machine's spin mode seems to be just a technical operation, but it greatly determines the longevity and shape of clothes - especially woolen, thick or sophisticatedly designed items.
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1. What is the Washing Machine Spin Mode and How Does It Affect It?
In the washing machine settings, “Spin” is the washing machine’s spin function , which helps the machine spin quickly to squeeze water out of clothes after the wash cycle. Spin speed is usually measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). From 400rpm (very light) to 1400rpm (very strong), each level will be suitable for different types of fabric.
If you own a cotton t-shirt, canvas blazer, or raw fabric hoodie from Root Rotation, understanding the right spin speed is extremely important. Spinning too hard will cause the shirt to lose its shape and stretch the seams, while spinning too weakly will cause the shirt to take longer to dry and become moldy.
2. How Many Loops Should You Choose for Each Type of Garment?
For thin cotton clothes: about 600–800 rpm is enough. Thick clothes like jeans, towels can go up to 1000–1200 rpm. But for silk, chiffon, wool: always keep it under 600 rpm, or choose “No Spin” mode to spin by hand. Why? Because these fabrics cannot withstand spinning force – one wrong spin and the shirt’s shape will collapse immediately after washing.
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1. How to Wring Thick Clothes to Dry Quickly Without Fading?
With jeans, sweatshirts, thin blankets – how should you spin thick clothes ? 1000–1200rpm is optimal, but do not overload the washing machine, because the machine needs space for the clothes to spin evenly. Overloading the washing machine will not dry the clothes evenly, but will also put force on one side, causing the machine to vibrate and easily damage the drum.
Additional tip: Shake the garment vigorously after wringing, and dry in a well-ventilated area. If it is Root Rotation cotton canvas or dyed denim, turn it inside out when drying to avoid fading.
2. Should You Wring Wool Clothes? And If So, How?
The answer: yes – but very gently. Whether or not you should spin wool depends on your machine. If there is a dedicated wool cycle, use “Wool Spin” or “Low Spin.” If not, it’s best to select “No Spin” and then use a towel to absorb the water, sushi-roll style – as stylist Root Rotation does with hand-woven cardigans.
Never wring wool on the regular setting. Just one wring is enough to shrink your sweater to child size – and you don’t want that.
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1. Wrinkle-Free Wringing – The Secret Lies in the Final Spin
Wrinkle-free spinning isn’t just about choosing a low speed, it’s also about choosing a machine with a wrinkle reduction feature or a timer to remove your clothes right after the wash. Many machines have a cycle that ends with a slow spin – which helps to loosen the fabric rather than bunching it up.
This is essential for those who like silk shirts, linen blouses or pleated designs – a signature of Root Rotation – which can easily lose their shape if wrinkled incorrectly.
2. Energy-Saving Spin Mode – For You And For The Environment
A strong spin cycle consumes a lot of electricity. For daily washing habits, using the energy-saving spin mode not only helps reduce the bill but also shows responsibility for the environment. Choose an inverter machine, spin on medium, and dry naturally – a sustainable formula worth learning from slow fashion designers.
Conclude
You can buy a beautiful shirt, but to make it last for many seasons, you need to know the appropriate spin cycle for each fabric and each style of clothing. When you understand how much spin is enough, you are also learning to slow down so that you can wear it more beautifully, for longer.
Root Rotation believes that taking care of your clothes properly is the next step in sustainable fashion. From choosing your design to every cycle in the washing machine – you can make a difference. It’s not just about protecting your clothes, it’s about protecting the lifestyle you choose to pursue.
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