What cause clothes to shrink, washing or drying?

Answer 1

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Heat in general. I would say drying more so.

Answer 2

Water. It is the absorption and subsequent evaporation of water which causes the fibers to shrink. So, it is BOTH.

Answer 3

drying. if you are worried about shrinkage, just hang them up to dry(inside the house if it is hot outside like it is here)

Answer 4

Both can cause shrinking.

Answer 5

drying