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Wearlie Blog

Guides to custom apparel: sizing, printing, fabric, care and buying advice — written plainly, with the numbers included.

A black printed t-shirt, used to illustrate fabric shrinkage and care
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Why T-Shirts Shrink and How to Stop It

The science of why cotton shrinks, how much to expect by fabric type, the four rules that prevent it, and whether a shrunken shirt can be stretched back.

07 Aug 2026
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