When jeans are pre-shrunk it means that they have been sewn from fabric that was deliberately shrunken before sewing so that the jeans wouldn't shrink when you got them home and washed them. Women's jeans that have Lycra or Spandex fibers mixed with the cotton denim fibers may shrink after washing even if they are pre-shrunk because the washing process destroys the Lycra and Spandex fibers over time which makes it impossible for the jeans to stretch back to the shape they used to be. Men's jeans with stretch elements to them also can shrink. Almost everyone has had a favorite pair of women's jeans or men's jeans shrink on them at some point. Usually the first thing people do is wonder if they've gained weight. Sometimes that might be the reason for shrinkage but not always. Both women's jeans and mens jeans can shrink as much as two full inches all the way around if they are put in the dryer or if they are not washed correctly. All denim will shrink. When you buy jeans that don't shrink after you wash them it's because they have been pre-shrunk.
Even cotton denim mens jeans and women's jeans with no Lycra or Spandex will shrink a bit when they are washed because the cotton fibers will shrink when they get wet. Usually if you line dry the jeans, or put them on when they are wet and stretch them back out to your body shape, they will bounce back to the size they were before you washed them. Here are some other tips to help you avoid jean shrinkage:
Never dry your jeans in the dryer if you can help it. Air drying is the best way to dry your jeans. If you have to use the dryer use the lowest possible setting and just run the dryer twice if you need to.
Hand wash your jeans - The washing machine agitator, harsh soap, and residue from other clothes can all damage women's jeans and men's jeans. Wash your jeans in cold water by hand with a gentle soap, like a detergent for baby clothes, in order to get the best results. If you always hand wash your jeans they will look great for a long time.
Pre-shrink your jeans -If you want to avoid shrinkage later on buy jeans that fit well but just a little too big. Bring them home, wash them in the washing machine and then dry them in the dryer on the highest setting. They will shrink to the size you want without any risk of future shrinking.
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