How does Fabric Softener work?

I know it softens my clothes...But how? Does stuff come off of it into my clothes?....
Its just one of those question that just poped into my head.

---

Answers:    It softens objects by weakening the fibers in it.

---

It coats the fabric with an oily substance (it is made from petroleum products) and eventually builds up. Use sparingly and solitary on items that really need it.

---

More Related Questions & Answers...

Can you despoil a dryer by drying tennis shoes?

Any suggestions on how to remove stains from clothes (not stuff from the store)?

Chocolate Stain on White Shirt?

I ruined his favorite t-shirt, is it too deferred to gather it?

BLEACH fluke...what to do?! URGENT!?