Tired of getting zapped by your favorite outfit?
Here are some tips to stop static before it ruins your clothes.
Static electricity can cause a shock and make clothes stick uncomfortably to the body.
Credit:Brie Goldman Props: Breanna Ghazali
What causes static?
When fabrics rub against each other, the friction creates an electric charge.
Tumble dryers are major culprits.
Credit:Brie Goldman Props: Breanna Ghazali
The charge is easy to spot; you’ll hear crackling when the clothes move.
Other signs include shocking others with a simple touch or when clothes cling to the body.
Try these simple changes to prevent static for good.
Here are four tips to get rid of static on clothes.
Dampen Garments:The leading cause of static is dryness.
This is easily fixed by dampening garments.
Mist dry clothes lightly with lukewarm water or spritz clothes with anti-static fabric or fabric softener spray.
Moisturize Your Skin:Friction between dry skin and fabrics is another significant source of static shock.
To minimize static, rub lotion into your skin to reduce dryness and increase the surface humidity.
Consider applying talcum or baby powder to your skin to tackle extra clingy areas.
Use Metal:The magnetic charge in metal can disrupt cling and remove static in clothes.
it’s possible for you to also place a safety pin inside your clothes to help absorb static.
Are there fabrics that dont attract static?
There arestatic dissipative fabrics or anti-static control clothingthat can make static cling a thing of the past.
The material is a blend of syntheticpolyester yarn or fibers, in addition to cotton or carbon fibers.
Additionally,leatherdoesnt attract or maintain static.
Silk and 100% cottonalso dont attract electrostatics.
Stick to wearing these natural items andlaunder them separatelyfor the best results.
