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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by cmtm4 on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @11:39AM (#46618277)
I hardly have anything that I'd trust to a mechanical washer or dryer, these days. The things I do (mostly underwear and socks) still need cold-wash and extra-low-heat dry.
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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by Der_Einzige on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @01:44PM (#46620578)
The default for all people should to cold wash and hang dry what they care about taking care of, and to use extra-low-heat on what they don't care about.

Indoor hang drying is easy. Get a box fan, and a de-humidifier. Both are about 20$ USD. Now you don't even need to open the windows or worry about what's going on outside.

I went from zero to hero with clothes when I realized I should care about them, and seeing the night and day difference in how long my clothes last has been jarring. Shrinkage is a thing of the past.

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