Today I have washed them again. I put them in a very quick 10 mins wash at 30c with out soap powder, but with a cup full of white vinegar. They felt softer when I got them out, so I waited until tonight when they were nearly dry and popped them in the T.Drier for 20 mins on cold. They are now hanging from a hanger and tomorrow I shall iron them. I am sure they will be fine after a few wears. But I do appreciate all your ideas, and the old vinegar trick has worked. Mrs B