2007-02-13 10:10:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Because the shirt is mostly cotton, it will shrink. There are two kinds of shrinkage. Progressive shrinkage occurs when the fiber itself shrinks. Relaxation shrinkage is when the fabric shrinks. It is caused by the tension applied to fabrics during construction. The tension is released when the fabric is washed or steam pressed, causing it to shrink to its natural size. Most cotton fabric shrinkage occurs during the first wash.
2007-02-13 15:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very likely, cotton tends to shrink the most out of any other fabric
2007-02-13 22:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by jerseygirl3510 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Wash it in cool water and line dry it after shaping it a little.
2007-02-13 18:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Casperia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, wash in cold water and hang or lay flat to dry.
2007-02-13 18:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2007-02-13 18:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I have had this happen before. I hope this will not happen to you.
2007-02-13 18:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by Diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋