2007-01-18 09:51:30 · 15 answers · asked by John 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Most shorts are pre-washed now so there will probably be little shrinkage...if they weren't pre-washed, then they may shrink up to an inch in the waist and an inch or two in length...
2007-01-18 09:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by Rockit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will. Always wash 100% cotton in cool water as it almost always shrinks the first couple of times. And is guaranteed to shrink if washed in hot water.
2007-01-18 11:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by roncarolhillsstupid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% cotton will shrink. However, if you want to reduce the amount of shrinkage, wash them in cold water and don't put them in the dryer.
2007-01-18 10:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Riviera_ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if they have been pre-shrunk or pre-washed. Most cotton things are pre-washed but if they aren't then yes, they'll shrink. They could also be stretched back out though.
2007-01-18 10:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by alicehodges 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a change is size the first time you wash them, I wouldn't call them a shrink, more likely resizing. It should be minimal. However washing in hotwater and hot dryer...all bets are off. To be safe, wash warm and dry warm.
2007-01-18 10:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cotton is cotton they will of course shrink the first they are washed but if you iron them they will stretch out again.
2007-01-18 10:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by maria fkun 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely, in hot water they'll shrink a lot. In a hot dryer even more.
2007-01-18 09:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they're prewashed the they shouldn't shrink. I would recommend checking the tag, it should say if they are or not.
2007-01-18 09:59:22 · answer #8 · answered by That one girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually, you can reduce shrinkage by using cool water and very low heat on the dryer..
2007-01-18 10:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by sw-in-gardener 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just a little
use cold water
and dry low heat
2007-01-19 04:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋