how much does cotton usually shrink?

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It depends on weave/quality/pre treatment...

Heat does not shrink, tumbling does. If you can, let your cotton dry naturally.
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i just bought some 100% cotton shirts and i always say that they will shrink about 1/2 a size when you dry them in a dryer, if you hang dry them they wont shrink

Am I the only one reminded of Seinfeld.

Originally Posted by OS44

so i should buy 1 size larger instead?

No, just don't tumble dry.

I'm reminded of Carlton from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Originally Posted by dastt

i just bought some 100% cotton shirts and i always say that they will shrink about 1/2 a size when you dry them in a dryer, if you hang dry them they wont shrink

Yeah I've been reminded of the 1/2 size shrinkage this summer from a few tshirts that I've bought. Fit perfectly in the store, only to shrink just enough to feel a little tight after the dryer.

Originally Posted by Fragle

Yeah I've been reminded of the 1/2 size shrinkage this summer from a few tshirts that I've bought. Fit perfectly in the store, only to shrink just enough to feel a little tight after the dryer.

then just hang them to dry and they wont shrink at all