Washing clothes at 60 degrees won't shrink every fabric. It's much more likely to shrink natural fibers than man-made ones. ... However, this stretching process means that it's not unheard of for natural fabrics to shrink even at cold temperatures or the usual 30-40 degree cycles.

Will 60 degrees damage clothes?

Washing at 60°C will not shrink every type of clothing, but may shrink items made of natural fibres such as cotton and wool. ... In general, it's best to err on the side of caution and wash clothing at 40°C, which is warm enough to clean clothing well as long as you use good laundry detergent.

Is 60 degrees too hot for washing clothes?

60°C is the perfect temperature for killing bacteria, viruses and removing stains. This wash setting is also highly recommended for washing towels and bedding, but obviously this setting is going to increase running costs as the higher the temperature the higher the cost.