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if leather gets wet or damp it can shrink, but it can also stretch when its wet; wet the inside of the shoe and wear it, it will stretch out
Yes they do shrink when they get wet, if you think you'll end up getting them wet get a size up
Clothes shrink when the fibers get wet they shrivel up. Hot water will leave the fibers wet making you clothes shrink.
No, rawhide expands when it absorbs water. It will however shrink as it dries out.
By applying it wet; it will shrink as it dries.
They shrink
AnswerRain water isn't hot. Sheep have lanolin all over the fleece to prevent it from getting really wet. The natural oils prevent the wool fibers from 'snagging' with other fibers. Sheep's wool is much looser then the tight knits used in threads to make material.AnswerNo, sheep do not shrink in the rain. Sheep secrete what is called Lanolin, this substance covers the wool and creates a waterproof covering over the wool. Wool is not subject to shrinking until it is woven tightly and free from the Sheep's source of Lanolin.AnswerBecause they are flesh and blood, not made out of wool. And wool only shrinks if it is woven tightly together into fabric. Sheep also secrete a substance, called lanolin, which covers the wool and makes it waterproof.AnswerThey don't shrink until after you've thrown them in the dryer.
When wet? Probably not exclusively from water. However, water and HEAT can absolutely shrink a leather belt, sometimes by several inches! If you were to wash your belt or otherwise get is sopping wet, and then leave it in the hot direct sun or throw it in a dryer, it may very well shrink.
linen will shrink A LOT!!! in the dryer, but i think it is fine getting wet and air drying
becaues goats and sheep don't like to be wet but give them fresh water
If you wet it with hot water like washing it it could shrink.
Well you really can't. Leather does not exactly shrink, particularly boots. If you get them wet, it will just ruin the leather. If your boots are too big you should exchange them for another pair or sell them on Ebay and purchase another pair.