If so, please tell me how!
2006-08-21 12:05:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The best chance you have of REDUCING shrinkage would be to wash the item in cold water, by hand, and hang it to dry. Cotton fibers are very curly by nature in their raw state and are stretched for weaving. The more the cotton is washed, especially at hotter temepratures, the more the fibers will contract back to their natural state, thus the shrinkage. If you can afford it, dry clean the item to retain its original condition and shape.
2006-08-21 13:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to wash the garment by hand with a gentle liquid soap then rinse it well in cold water. Lay flat on a towel to then roll it so the towel will get the excess water. Put it on a nice clothing hanger making sure to flatten any wrinkles..this way it should prevent any shrinking.
2006-08-21 12:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by lynda l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good news, bad news, no news!
ALL fabrics shrink 3 to 5 percent minimum.
Least shrinkage on a a cotton shirt is to have it professionally
laundered and ironed.
Minimize the electric or gas or automatic drying--that really bumps it up to major shrink-city.
Line dry when possible.
Good luck, and welcome to my world!
2006-08-21 18:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by susieque 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's 100% common try washing it in cold water and don't put it in the dryer. Lay it out to dry.
If it's got some polyester in it wash the same and put in dryer.
2006-08-21 12:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by Geri H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash it normally and hang to dry. Do not put it in the dryer
2006-08-22 02:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. Wash in it cold water and hang it up to dry.
2006-08-21 22:31:03 · answer #6 · answered by Haley S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but dont put it in the drier. the heat of the drier is what makes cotton shrink
2006-08-21 13:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by ily♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water is the best method and then hang dry for minimal shrinkage....
2006-08-21 15:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by fxbeto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sure can..Wash it on cold then hang dry it..Don't put it in the dryer..
2006-08-22 03:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash it in cold water and hang it to dry.
2006-08-21 12:31:04 · answer #10 · answered by swayed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋