I just recently ordered a 100% cotton shirt offline and i don't have the time or patience to return it for a larger size. How do I keep the shrinking of the t-shirt to a minimum?
2007-02-08 08:48:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Always wash it on the 'delicate' cycle in COLD water and let it 'hang dry' ... the heat in the water and the heat in the dryer can both 'cause shrinkage' in 100% cotton. But you need to 'check the label' to find out if you can tell if what you are getting is 'natural cotton' that will shrink or 'pre-shrunk' cotton, which can be washed in warm/hot water and dried in the dryer.
2007-02-08 09:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold Water
Flat surface to dry - preferably a net or breathable surface otherwise it might smell musty.
Also, slightly pull the edges outward on the shirt, not enough to stretch it out, but enough to keep it the same size.
2007-02-08 08:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by aZoomm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isn't the washer that does the shrinking. it's the dryer.
wash as usual and hang to dry.
cold or warm water really makes no difference.
2007-02-08 17:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by deco 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hand wash it. It's the only way to keep anything from shrinking.
2007-02-08 08:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by texasjewboy12 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hand wash and air dry or have dry cleaned. Only ways I know.
2007-02-08 08:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Smarty Pants™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool water wash and air dry or tumble without heat.
2007-02-08 08:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by lostin_dark 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not heat dry in dryer and when a little damp,strech and iron it.
2007-02-08 08:57:26 · answer #7 · answered by NchantingPrincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash it in cold water and hang it or lay it flat to dry.
2007-02-08 08:51:17 · answer #8 · answered by samiam246 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wash in cold water, then hang dry.
2007-02-08 08:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by swatthefly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash in cold water and make sure you do not!! put it in the dryer( believe me i've learned my lesson)
2007-02-08 10:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by bw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋