If clothes really shrink in the wash, why is that? And do clothes shrink if they are in the dryer for a really long time?

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Shrinking clothes is often due to too much heat somewhere along the way, in the washer, in the dryer, or if ironing. The fabric or garment might not be made to handle tumble drying. As they always say 'follow label instructions'. a helpful site to check - http://www.whirlpool.com/solver/laundry.htmls I was not able to find the exact science going on with shrinking clothes. On the related topic of missing socks I found - http://www.whereyoursocksgo.com/beginning.html Jul 14 01, 6:43 AM

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What makes clothes shrink more: washing in hot water or drying at high heat? Does it really make a difference if the detergent is put into the washer before the dirty clothes rather than after it? Where do we get the term 'shrink' (psychoanalyst)? How do they dry clean clothes?

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