Shrinking Clothing

RE: Shrinking fitted baseball caps Post By Jim D (Guest Post) (01/05/2009) I have a new fitted baseball cap which is my correct size according to the label but it is too big and i need to shrink it down a bit for a proper fit. The label says don't wash, don't bleach, and don't iron. Dry clean only. It is 65% acrylic & 35 % wool. Any ideas? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By Eric (Guest Post) (07/13/2008) Washing with salt (about a half a container) will also help shrink. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By Mik (Guest Post) (07/13/2008) Be careful about shrinking t-shirts. Depending on how they're built, they could very well twist. If they are a tube construction with no side seams they will almost certainly twist. If they have side seams and the weave on the front and back panel is in the same direction then they will twist a bit. If the front and back panels have the weave in opposite directions then they will still deform a little but not as much. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By Bob Benson (Guest Post) (04/29/2008) I usually wear XL shirts but while I was at the store yesterday, I realized that small shirts fit me well. (Crazy isn't it? I never thought about going for the tight tee look.) I don't want to buy a small just to wash it and have it shrink so it's too small. If I buy a medium will it shrink down to around small? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By Alex (Guest Post) (01/28/2008) I just bought a hoodie its 50% cotton/50% polyester but its about .5 to 1 size to big, is there a way to shrink it a little bit? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By Gareth (Guest Post) (12/02/2007) I have a football shirt with a name and number on it and Im wondering if you can shrink it without washing that off? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By me (Guest Post) (11/27/2007) I have a t-shirt that I need to shrink but I just tried it and it didn't work. Also, what you all are saying isn't completely true. If you have a colored shirt, hot water will make the color bleed. Do it on cold water though. I doubt either way you wont have 'shrinkage' Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By Vaz (Guest Post) (10/24/2006) I have a 100% cotton pullover - looks kinda knitted like a jumper. Its a bit big and i like my clothes tight - will putting it in the dryer shrink it? It says on the label to 'line dry'... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By (Guest Post) (10/03/2006) I had a pair of capri-length cargo pants which were a bargain, but too large. I put some elastic through the belt loops to make a sort of belt. (I always wear my tops on teh outside so it never shows.)It's a nice casual baggy look - in style now.... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By Mary Beth (Guest Post) (10/03/2006) Wish I had that problem!! Ha ha!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Shrinking Clothing Post By (Guest Post) (10/02/2006) Hot water and hot dryer. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Shrinking Clothing Post by lewis_admin (1341) | (09/30/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact Any suggestions on the best way to shrink a pair of capri pants that are approximately one size too large. They are 45% cotton/55% linen. Will they shrink more evenly washed in hot water and then dried in dryer or if washed in cold water and dried on high heat in the dryer? Does anyone have experience with this? Does hot water or high heat cause more shrinkage? Since they are capris, I am not concerned about the possible change in length. I cannot alter them and they are not worth taking to someone who does alterations but I do like them. Thanks for any comments or suggestions. Summergirl from VA Answers: RE: Shrinking Clothing If the fabric was pre-shrunk before being made into the garment, as most better clothing is, there will be little or no shrinkage. Being in the laundry and dry-cleaning business for more than 30 years, I am talking from experience. Shrinkage is caused by three factors - moisture - heat - and friction. Your best chance at shrinking your capris would be to wash in hot water (moisture and heat) and dry in a HOT dryer (heat and friction). If they don't shrink, try wearing a belt with them. (06/23/2006) By PoPo RE: Shrinking Clothing The problem is, that even if they were not preshrunk, you have no way of knowing if they will shrink evenly. Make sure that you don't mind them being ruined before you start to experiment. I'd try just the hot water first, then if that's not enough try the hot water and hot dryer. If that's not enough, try boiling them for a while in a large pot, and so on. Good luck. (06/27/2006) By susanmajp Report Spam or Abuse