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How can I make a 100% cotton shirt shrink without using the dryer?

I bought a thermal/waffle shirt made of 100% cotton but it says "Hand wash and line dry only." Dry cleaning is ok too. It is a tad too big and I was planning on putting it in the dryer to shrink it just a bit. It has some markings on it that will surely melt in the dryer. What can I do?

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  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    100% cotton - hand wash only??????Must be the markings on it? I was going to answer hot wash and dry. Return for correct size.

  • 5 years ago

    im pretty sure washing it in hot water helps it to shrink, but i dont know if it works only when paired with the dryer, or if line drying will work too. its worth a try.

  • 1 decade ago

    you bought a waffle shirt

  • 1 decade ago

    Just wash it in hot water (in the washer)....that should do it.

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