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How to shrink t-shirts?

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BlackAdam

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My big red work t-shirt which I just got last night is way too big. I usally wear a Small or Medium. All they had were Extra-Large, so I am in need of figuring out the best way to shrink them. When I shrink t-shirts, it's usually on accident, and they usually shorten up, but stay wide. I also have a big 'ol thermal t-shirt that I want to shrink. 100% cotton across the board. Give me some tips...
 
Originally posted by: sixone
Hot water, high-heat in the dryer.
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Seriously, though, this is the correct answer. Not so much the hot water as the high heat in the dryer. But you'll reach max shrinkage in 2-3 wash/dry cycles. I doubt you'll get an XL shirt down to a medium or small, though. Most likely you'll get it down to a large.

Unless, of course, it's like those cheap event t-shirts you buy on vacation. If it's one of those, it will fit a barbie doll after the first wash and dry.
 
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Originally posted by: brigden
The tee will shrink up, but will not shrink in.
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Sucks that everyone is so fat in our society, making it harder to find long, but skinny t-shirts:disgust:
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I agree. Everything these days is huge. In most American-owned designers I wear a size small and I'm 6', 160lbs!
 
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