Your favorite cotton shirt didn't shrink because you did something wrong. It shrank because the fibers finally relaxed.

Expert tips to avoid laundry shrinkage from start to finish.

The key is an unexpected product you definitely already have.

Hot water + high heat = shrinkage. Toss your cotton or wool item in the washer with hot water, then dry it on high heat to encourage it to shrink. Keep an eye on it. Check the garment periodically to ...

Everyone has unintentionally shrunk a shirt or two—and it's usually near devastating. But what if that’s exactly the goal? If you're trying to get a more tailored fit, rescue a thrift store find, or ...

Clothes that are too big can be resized at home using a simple washing process. Whether you have a shirt, a sweater, or another garment that is a bit oversized, you can achieve a better fit by ...

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