TO HELP YOU KEEP THAT BRAND NEW FEELING

- Separate Colours
- Turn garment inside out
- Wash at low temperature
- Dry Naturally

You should always check the manufacturers instructions on the garment care label. Following our tips can help avoid shrinkage when you wash your clothes, which is especially important for tall guys!

- Modern detergents will work just fine at 30 degrees, so keep the temperature as low as possible. The cooler the wash, the less shrinkage will occur. This is especially true with knitted natural fabrics like 100% cotton t-shirts.

- Make sure you follow the manufacturers instructions carefully. For example, wool products should be washed by hand, or on a specific wool program with a less vigorous cycle, as a standard program is too rough on the fabric and can cause shrinkage.

- As soon as you take your clothes out of the wash - give them a really good shake to seperate the fibres while they're still damp. Garments like t-shirts will contract in the hot water, but relaxing them while they're still wet will help return them to their original size.

- Don't tumble dry - the heat from the dryer will cause the fibres to contract. Plus, it’s better for the clothes and the environment if you let them dry naturally. If you have to use a dryer, keep the temperature low, and the drying time short. Check the labels for specific instructions - i.e. products made from wool should be air dried while lying flat.

- Look for mixed fibres - even a small percentage of modern synthetic fibres like elastane (also known as lycra or spandex) or polyester can help to prevent shrinkage.

If you've got any tall guy tips to avoid shrinkage when washing, feel free to share them with us, and we'll include them here.
In 2011 I started speaking to sales agents and manufacturers, many of who seemed reluctant to help, and told me that “people have tried before and failed” , that “there wasn’t a big enough market for it” and even “why would tall guys want slim fit jeans”.  Initially I just had to accept the products I was getting offered just to get started, but this gave me an opportunity to get to know suppliers who could make the products I wanted.

Determined, in 2013 I launched the site, with a small initial range, including our first 2tall products like joggers and t-shirts. I knew how to run an online store, but no knowledge of the clothing industry beyond my own lived experience as a tall guy….