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How to get sweaters to stop shedding?

I have a sweater that just continues to shed, I cannot get it to stop shedding, every time that I wear it, it sheds all over the placeI follow the washing instructions on the label but it just continues to shedAny ideads on how to get it to stop shedding?Thanks!

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Yarn is nothing but twisted bits of hair, which snag on one another to create the yarn strandThe tighter the twist, and the longer the hairs, the less the whole thing tends to break down and shedUnfortunately, if you have a looser twist or shorter hairs used to create it, shedding is a perpetual problem without a good cure Washing it only compounds the problem, since it breaks the fiber hairs and loosens the twistYou can try washing it by hand, or tying it inside a pillowcase for machine washingRinsing in regular conditioner, just like you use on your own hair also helps some with shedding, by cutting down on static electricity and smoothing the fibersOtherwise, a sweater that has the tendency to shed pretty much always has that tendency and there isn't a lot you can do for itEventually enough fiber will shed that it will begin to break apart and holes will show upIf it's a favorite you can't bear to part with, wash it as infrequently as you can by hand onlyOtherwise, I'd advise tossing it, as the shedding will tend to worsen as it ages.
You can use parchment paper on the panBut most recipes calling for it, I've seen, say to spray or grease the parchment paper.
yes to both answersjust use some butter or oil and lightly coat either one.

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