Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrink' them

Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by kccqzy on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @05:57PM (#46625138)

I had a fascination with 100% cotton clothing about ten years ago. These days I don’t. I’m working out a lot more and I care more about quick-drying and moisture-wicking fabrics. I suppose I’m a victim of the athleisure trend where athletic wear becomes everyday wear.

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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by symfoniq on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @07:57PM (#46626450)

I sweat a lot and as a result try to avoid cotton for the most part. Wool is just a far better material in my experience, and doesn’t hold odor like cotton.

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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by miladyincontrol on Thursday January 15, 2026 @12:45AM (#46628538)

Problem is most wools are "super wash" aka coated in plastic. Real wool is expensive and finicky, even when hand washed.

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