Why are shorts hemmed?

Why are shorts hemmed? ——Revealing the relationship between fabrics, design and daily care

Recently, discussions about "shorts hemming" have become increasingly popular on social media, especially in summer dressing topics. This article combines the hot topic data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the causes of shorts hemming from the perspectives of fabrics, design, washing habits, etc., and provides solutions.

1. Statistics on hemming of shorts that are hotly discussed across the internet

2. Three main reasons why shorts are hemmed

1. Influence of fabric characteristics

2. Defects in sewing process

Nearly 30% of consumers reported that the curling problem of low-priced shorts is more serious. Investigation shows:

• The locking edge is not firm:Single-layer sutures are easy to come off and the edges lack reinforcement.
• Insufficient hem width:The standard should be 1.5-2cm, too narrow and easy to roll over

3. Improper use and care

3. How to prevent shorts from curling?

1. Shopping tips

• Check the stitching: give priority to three-thread overlocking or hemming technology
• Pay attention to the ingredients: Blended fabrics containing 5%-10% spandex are more resistant to curling

2. Daily care suggestions

• Wash inside out: Reduce fabric friction
• Hand wash the curled area: Slight curling can be repaired with low-temperature steam from an iron

4. Effective DIY repair methods tested by netizens

Shared by Xiaohongshu user “Outfit Lab”"Ironing + sewing method"Liked more than 5,000 times:

1. Cover the rolled edge with a wet towel and iron at medium heat for 10 seconds.
2. Sew an invisible thread 0.5cm along the edge to fix it

Summary:Curling of shorts is the result of multiple factors, and the probability can be greatly reduced through scientific purchasing and reasonable care. If hems have appeared, timely repair measures can still save your beloved shorts!