Not so hard that it stands up but hard enough to make it difficult to put on.
UsryTregre thanks for that, mine's about 8 years old as well but still in good condition apart from the hardness.
Sorry about hijacking your thread Kat but I was looking for the same answer and rather than start a new thread etc etc
Maybe a good wash with a tiny bit of detergent will do it, then! No dryer, no softner . . .
Also, if you hang it out to dry when the temp is below freezing, that hardness may come back . . . .
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