Prevent unintended garment shrinking using these smart laundering tips.
Fortunately, avoiding shrinkage is pretty simple.
Vigorous washing can cause fibers to tighten, resulting in shrunken clothing items.
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Improper washing that leads to shrinkage happens to garments made from certain materials.
Viscose will shrink if washed in water, regardless of temperature.
Wool clothing can shrink if washed with detergents that are not pH-neutral or withchlorine or oxygen bleaches.
Natural fibers like cotton, linen, wool, and silk are more shrink-prone than synthetic fabrics.
Washing clothing in cold waterprevents shrinkage sparked by heat exposure.
Choosing the delicate, slow, or hand-wash setting protects against shrinking due to agitation.
Toavoid damage in the dryer, use a low-heat or air-dry setting.
