Will 100% Cotton Shrink or not? Tips and Prevention - AanyaLinen

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Will 100% Cotton Shrink or Not? Yes, 100% cotton can shrink if you don't wash it properly. Pre-shrunk cotton can shrink up to 2-5% or more and if it is not pre-shrunk it can shrink up to 20%. If you want to shrink 100% cotton, wash it in hot water, if not, wash with cold water. Sometimes it shrinks more than your expectation so, we suggest to read tags or user manual. Let’s take a closer look at Will 100% Cotton Shrink. Washing 100% cotton with cold water can cause shrinkage so if you want the cotton to be shrunk deliberately use cold water otherwise normal water is the best. While washing cotton in the machine, a gentle cycle and chemical-free detergents are recommended. For heavy dirty clothes, you can use hot water. Cotton is a vegetable-based fiber that comes from the seed