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Do Shirts Shrink over Time?

Alexander Ross • • 7 min read
Do Shirts Shrink over Time?

Shrinkage happens over time, not all at once.
The first time a t-shirt is washed it usually shrinks the most, but it can still be expected to shrink more over the life of the t-shirt. ... The point is, it's common for a t-shirt to be slightly smaller after fifty washings than it was after its first washing.

Do shirts continue to shrink?

If you wash cotton in hot water, it will most likely continue to shrink during each wash. It will shrink every time you wash it unless you take special precautions. To wash a cotton garment without altering its size, stay away from heat. Use cool water and allow the garment to drip dry.

Do 100% cotton shirts shrink?

Whether your clothing is crafted from 100% cotton or a premium cotton blend, you should know that any clothing that contains cotton can shrink when subjected to high heat. To prevent shrinking, you should use appropriate protocols, i.e., cold water, delicate wash cycles, and low dryer settings.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.