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    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?

    Question #12871. Asked by hey. (Jul 14 01 2:14 AM)


    l3i7l

    		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, 5:43 AM

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