Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to ‘unshrink’ them

Wed, 6 Aug 2025 12:30:09 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/why-do-some-clothes-shrink-in-the-wash-a-textile-scientist-explains-how-to-unshrink-them-259388>

"When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating,
especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some
fabrics just seem to be more prone to shrinking than others – but why?

Understanding more about the science of textile fibres can not only help you
prevent the shrinkage of clothing, but also might help you “rescue” the
occasional garment after a laundry accident."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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