# How to Keep Clothing From Shrinking in the Dryer
It happens to everyone eventually. You put that new shirt through the wash only to find once it has dried that it is now a size too small. Or, an old favorite gradually shrinks until you aren't sure whether it is shrinking or you are growing. A little foresight and care with your laundry can keep your clothes from shrinking in the dryer. Being familiar with the type of material you are washing will help when determining how to launder your clothes.
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Dry cottons and knits on a medium heat setting and remove them while there is still just a trace of damp. Stretch the items back into shape as needed and lay them flat on a towel to complete drying.
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Remove sweaters or woolen items and keep them from the dryer cycle entirely. Shape them and lay them flat on an absorbent surface to dry. Turn over the items as needed until they are dry. Make sure they are entirely dry in the seams before folding and putting them away.
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Dry jeans or heavy material on the lowest dryer setting. If you find you are losing length when you dry, remove them while they are still damp and stretch them to their proper length. Allow them to hang dry.
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