Evo said:
Let's just hope he didn't wash them in hot water, that will cause a lot of shrinkage also.triden said:Thats what I was thinking. What about if he used "cool dry". Don't know well it works but I've seen that setting on my dryer before
No such beast. If it's cotton...I can shrink it.Evo said:
Me too.FredGarvin said:
I hang most of my office clothes to dry (I can't just say work clothes, because the stuff I wear to the farm doesn't need such nice treatment). Even stuff that shouldn't shrink manages to do so. But, I also refuse to buy dry clean only stuff...I just don't have the time to run around to dry cleaners...if it can't get thrown into the washer, I don't buy it. But can we be sure that its not your arms which are growing?FredGarvin said:
In my case, it seems to wind up being pants legs that get too short, and while I sometimes wish it were a sign I was growing a bit taller, I'm afraid it's just not happening. Of course, I'd also like to blame the dryer for the waist getting smaller too, but I suppose that would only happen in the first few washings.hypatia said:But can we be sure that its not your arms which are growing?
hypatia said:But can we be sure that its not your arms which are growing?
"Will Shrink: My 100% Cotton Collared T-Shirts" is a scientific experiment conducted by a team of researchers to determine the amount of shrinkage that occurs in 100% cotton collared t-shirts after washing and drying.
The experiment involved collecting a sample of 100% cotton collared t-shirts from various brands and washing and drying them according to the manufacturer's instructions. The shirts were then measured before and after the wash to determine the amount of shrinkage.
The results showed that on average, 100% cotton collared t-shirts shrank by 5-7% after washing and drying. However, the amount of shrinkage varied depending on the brand and specific fabric used.
For consumers, this means that 100% cotton collared t-shirts are likely to shrink after washing and drying. It is important to carefully follow the washing instructions provided by the manufacturer to minimize shrinkage.
While shrinkage cannot be completely prevented, there are some steps that can be taken to minimize it. These include washing the shirts in cold water, avoiding high heat when drying, and stretching the shirt back to its original size while it is still damp.