https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:42:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-896420 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:33:10 +0000 Kristin L 896420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd get in touch with Customer&nbsp;Service. I bought several of the favorite v-neck tees a couple of months ago and they've been great. I think you may have gotten a lemon.&nbsp;<br /><br />I did get one of their boyfriend cardigans that feel's great but pills like mad!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-896411 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:17:00 +0000 Diana 896411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bummer.&nbsp; I'd also call CS to inquire.&nbsp; Can't hurt.<br /><br />I have been kind of disappointed with the quality of Gap basics lately.&nbsp; I love their socks and underwear (the fit and style) but the most recent batch has been so flimsy and getting holes really quickly.&nbsp; I think the quality of their fabric has declined a lot lately.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-896351 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:20:49 +0000 Mo 896351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hate this! &nbsp;It's happened to a Michael Kors cowl neck I had and also a UO rayon layer tee. &nbsp;It's one thing to have happen over a course of time, but on the first wash it's a total drag. &nbsp;<br />I dry on medium low most the time and 99% of my things are fine, but some knits just don't cut it. &nbsp;ARGH. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-896296 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:37:30 +0000 texstyle 896296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've had good luck with Gap tees - I don't really dry them though - only for maybe 10 mins. on delicate to get them warm and then I hang them. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-896289 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:29:33 +0000 rachylou 896289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That kinda sounds like it got caught on the dryer. I hang dry these days because my complex's dryers eat clothing. It gets stuck between the frame and the drum, getting all twisty and pulled out of shape.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895837 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:15:16 +0000 Rambling Ann 895837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I barely did my first return ever this week already! I'm going to let this go and use it as a reason to retire some gear tees that need to go. DH will be thrilled, and that's a bargain at $13. &nbsp;Ironing tees isn't&nbsp;&nbsp;in the cards around here!&nbsp;What I really learned is that I like the bit of Lycra in the old ones from Gap&nbsp;and I should look for (and pay for) it elsewhere. I did survey the forum before that shop so maybe someone else can profit too from my fairly cheap lesson-don't settle. Hope it sticks with me. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895547 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:20:01 +0000 Suz 895547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a drag. So sorry.&nbsp;<br /><br />I think it's worth a phone call to Gap, though.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895460 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:07:00 +0000 K. Period. 895460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ugggg. That is a bummer. &nbsp;Let us know what customer service says. I haven't had very good luck with Gap's customer service when it comes to laundered and ruined items. They've fought with me each time. I then swear off buying from the Gap for-evah but wind up caving again within a month or so. *sigh* &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895447 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:55:12 +0000 Anonymous 895447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have three of these and have never had problems with them -- all new in the past year. I wonder if you got a flawed one? See if they will replace it! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895445 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:54:41 +0000 Kristin SF 895445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ With t-shirts, I'm finding that if I really love them, I'm washing in a mesh bag, and then hanging to dry. I'm starting to view my dryer very suspiciously! For example, I bought an expensive J Crew t-shirt that I will be washing in a bag and hanging to dry. I even bought some cheap Old Navy graphic t-shirts that I like enough to launder in this way. <br /><br />That said, I think GAP essential t-shirts would be the perfect candidates for wash AND dry. That is indeed a bummer. I like the suggestion for trying their customer service. Can't hurt!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895387 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:02:19 +0000 pil 895387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Have you called customer service to ask about a replacement with free shipping for the return? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895386 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:01:13 +0000 Glory 895386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh thanks for this timely post. I was planning on an online purchase and had these ts in the basket. Very sorry to hear about this. Is there a chance you could iron the banding flat? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washed-once-gap-tee-demoted-to-gear#post-895383 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:59:51 +0000 Rambling Ann 895383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sigh, at least it was on sale. &nbsp;Washed a brand new Gap essential vneck one time and the banding around the neckline has twisted into a misshapen mess. Not going to wear it under a denim jacket like I planned, or anything other than my overalls for dirty work. I could take it back, I guess, if Gap weren't 150 miles from here (I only get to the city every few weeks). IIt's still nicer than my other gear tees.&nbsp;<br /><br />The bummer is that I have some older Gap tees with a bit of lycra that have held up well. At least now I know it's not my go-to basic. Glad I didn't buy a bunch more on sale yesterday like I intended.