But notice how we saidtypically?
Meet the Experts
What Is Polyester?
Does Polyester Shrink?
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That being said, polyester is typically durable and can withstand everyday wash and drying methods.
Garments that are 100 percent polyester have a low likelihood of shrinking, she says.
If your polyester garment is blended with other fabrics like wool or cotton, or if it isknitvs.
woven, it has a higher likelihood of shrinking.
Thats because cotton, rayon, and silk are known to shrink, as are knit fabrics.
Why Does Fabric Shrink?
Garments made with natural and regenerated fibers, such as cotton and rayon, are more likely to shrink.
Add wool dryer balls to help reduce static and make drying more efficient, she suggests.
Whatever you do, just dont crank up the heat.
Avoid high heat to prevent damaging or melting polyester fibers, Ahoni emphasizes.
That said, she says that blended polyester fabrics tend to be easier to shrink.
One way to try shrinking garments is to dry them completely in the dryer, she adds.
The mechanical action will cause the fibers and yarns to come closer together.
Beyond the dryer, Yokoji says that pre-soaking your polyester in hot water may promote shrinking.
It can be difficult to shrink garments that are already pre-shrunk during the manufacturing process, she admits.
