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Shrinkage: Washing 101

The majority of companies do not wash their fabric before garment construction, mostly to get the products out into the world cheaper and faster. Choosing garments labeled ‘pre-shrunk’ is advised when possible, but if that’s not an option, taking a quick glance at the fiber content tag will help you pick an accommodating size. Of course there is no way to fully predict how much shrinking will occur, especially with all the blends, and sometimes its just downright hard to remember all the information. We are here to help!

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