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Why clothes shrink and how to unshrink them
Your favorite cotton shirt didn't shrink because you did something wrong. It shrank because the fibers finally relaxed. Natural fibers like cotton and linen contain millions of tiny cellulose ...
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Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to 'unshrink' them
When your favorite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some fabrics just seem to be more prone to shrinking ...
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