Do cotton shirts really shrink in the washing machine?

I’ve heard they do but I’m not sure..

Answer #1

Yes, they do. The fibers is what shrinks.

Answer #2

A little, but they shrink more so in the dryer, to reduce shrinking a ton wash in cold water and set the dryer to “gentle” or hang dry.

Answer #3

I think they do most of the shrinking in the dyer. Wash them on cold and then hang them to dry. That should work for you.

Answer #4

yes.

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