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Pima cotton will shrink as much as other cottons. Many cotton tops are prewashed for softeness, which should pre shrink them. If not preshrunk and 95-100% cotton, typically pants can shrink up to an inch in length.

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How much does 100 pima cotton shrink in the dryer?

Pima cotton typically shrinks about 3-5% when washed and dried in the dryer. To minimize shrinkage, it's recommended to wash in cold water and tumble dry on low heat or air dry.


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