I have a white denim jacket. The fabric is stiff. Washed with vinegar rinse and fabric softener in dryer. Didn't do much. Suggestions to soften the jacket? Thanks Hometalkers.

thank you all. I found a recipe for DIY fabric softener on line: hair conditioner and white vinegar. thanks Suebea; I'll give your idea a try. If that doesn't do it, I try the other suggestions. Thank you all.

Old fashioned method, but still works: wash wet jacket on an old fashioned wash board or clean rocks. I know it sounds silly, but it does work.

Keep run it though the machine - scrunch it up a few times

Did you try softener in the washer?

Years ago they sold a packet of granular like stuff for jeans to make them have a stonewash. Not sure of still available ot not.

Soften white denim fabric ?

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Janet Pizaro
on Apr 27, 2018

https://www.hunker.com/13422629/how-to-make-denim-softer-with-vinegar

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Andra
on Apr 27, 2018

Did you let the jacket soak in vinegar (as in, overnight)? That gives it time to work its magic! Other ways I've heard about are using steam (as in, a steam cleaner if you have one).

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Carol
on Apr 27, 2018

Years ago they sold a packet of granular like stuff for jeans to make them have a stonewash. Not sure of still available ot not.

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Susan krom
on Apr 27, 2018

Did you try softener in the washer?

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Johnavallance82
on Apr 27, 2018

Keep run it though the machine - scrunch it up a few times

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Dianne
on Apr 27, 2018

Old fashioned method, but still works: wash wet jacket on an old fashioned wash board or clean rocks. I know it sounds silly, but it does work.

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Ilene
on Apr 27, 2018

thank you all. I found a recipe for DIY fabric softener on line: hair conditioner and white vinegar. thanks Suebea; I'll give your idea a try. If that doesn't do it, I try the other suggestions. Thank you all.

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Soften white denim fabric ?

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