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HOW TO AVOID SHRINKING CLOTHES Follow these steps to help prevent shrunken clothes and cause less damage to fabrics. SUPPLIES Detergent TOOLS Rack or clothesline to hang laundry A care tag icon STEP 1: CONSULT THE CARE GUIDE ON CLOTHING TAGS Different fabrics require different wash and dry settings. Check all care tags and then separate your garments according to the laundry symbols and instructions listed on the tag. If your garment is missing the care tag, a good laundry tip to help prevent shrinking in general is to wash on cold, delicate cycles and dry with low or no heat. A washer icon STEP 2: WASH WITH COLD WATER AND DELICATE CYCLES There are a lot of ways to do laundry so it’s important to understand how your washer works. Look for a cold water wash option and run the delicate cycle for lower spin speeds that won’t stretch fabrics as much. If you’re especially concerned, you can always hand wash or dry clean your garments. An air bubble icon STEP 3: DRY WITH LOW HEAT OR AIR DRY When it comes to drying your clothes, the best way to prevent shrinking is by selecting tumble dry with low or no heat. If you don’t have a zero heat option on your dryer, such as Air Only, you can also hang your clothes up to air dry to avoid extra heat or tumbling.