What does it mean when a garment has been preshrunk? It means that the fabric undergoes a controlled process during manufacturing whereby the fabric is preshrunk and then made into a garment to thwart further shrinkage once in use.

What is pre shrunk fabric?

What is Pre-Shrunk? Pre-shrunk t-shirts are manipulated by the manufacturer using a controlled process to shrink the fabric before selling them. Pre-shrunk materials can be washed and dried after purchasing and the material is usually able to form back to its original shape.

Are pre shrunk shirts smaller?

The result: no change in size. That's because, these days, most shirts come pre-shrunk. If you do want to shrink down a shirt, it's going to be a lot harder than you think, especially if it's cotton. Most cotton shirts, not pre-shrunk, will only shrink about 20% from its original size.