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it's the tumbling action in a washing machine or a dryer that shrinks the clothes.
so heat doesn't shrink it.
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How do clothes shrink?
Clothes shrink when the fibers get wet they shrivel up. Hot water will leave the fibers wet making you clothes shrink.
Does hot water shrink clothes?
yes...but barley it depends on what you shrink and for how long and also how much % of it is cotton....but it should shrink
Can a hair dryer shrink clothes?
Yes!
Why clothes shrink after washed?
The reason why clothes shrink when we wash them is because we wash them in cold water. Try washing them in warm water and do not add to much fabric softener because it can also ruin your clothes.
Does cold water shrink clothes?
Warm and hot water is known for shrinking clothes at times, especially wool or cotton clothing. Cold water will not shrink clothing.
How do clothes shrink?
Clothes shrink when the fibers get wet they shrivel up. Hot water will leave the fibers wet making you clothes shrink.
Is ironing clothes a chemical reaction?
yes
How does ironing your clothes cause global warming?
Ironing clothes doesn't cause global warming. But any use of fossil fuel generated electricity will add carbon dioxide to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. So ironing clothes contributes to global warming.
What is an ironing board used for?
It is called an IRONING board for a very good reason ... it is a board that you iron clothes on.
What do you use iron for?
you use iron for ironing your clothes,
Why does an iron dribble water when I am ironing my clothes?
get a new iron.
What is a steam iron used for?
They are normally used for ironing clothes.
What is the thing that you iron your clothes on?
It's called an ironing board.
Something use to press clothes?
A steam iron and an ironing board are used to press clothes.
What brand of baby clothes wont shrink?
They all shrink. You need to wash the baby clothes in cold water and hang dry them if your scared they will shrink.
How do you shrink your clothes?
You grow out of them!
Which dryer won't shrink clothes?
Any dryer that has a low-knits or no heat setting is best to not shrink clothes.
