Garment & Textile · Defect

Defect — Shrinkage

Fabric contracting on washing.

Origin

Global

Era

Modern

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Industrialist View

Cotton untreated 3-8%. Acceptable <3%.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Test: AATCC 135 (home laundering).

Construction & Use

Sanforization minimises.

Related Terms

Sanforization Residual Shrinkage

Dictionary Entry

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