How much do cotton clothes shrink from washing in hot water ?

How much do cotton clothes shrink from washing in a hot water ?

Do they shink a lot ?
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16 Jun 2024 at 07:24 PM
Before going to wash cotton clothes in a hot water, you have to mind that:

  • Cotton shrinks more at a higher temperature. So at 90 degrees, the clothes will shrink more than at 60 degrees.
  • Cotton clothes shrink the most when washing them in a hot water for the first time. Then they shrink a bit after another 4-5 washings.
  • Pure cotton shrinks more than mixed cotton. So the clothes made from 100% cotton will most probably shrink more than clothes made from 60% cotton and 40% synthetics.
  • Pre-shrunk cotton shrinks approx. 3-5%. Non pre-shrunk-cotton can shrink even by 20%.


If you are washing cotton clothes and you are using the recommended temperature, then they should not shrink a lot.
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28 Jun 2024 at 11:54 AM
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