METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SHRINKAGE OF GARMENTS CONTAINING COTTON

摘要

The present invention involves a process whereby fabric constructed of 100 % or primarily cotton fabric is treated to produce fabric which will have a predicted degree of shrinkage and density. Garments are constructed oversize from such prepared fabric to allow for the predicted shrinkage. The garments are moisturized within a range of 15 % - 30 % while the garments are being agitated and subsequently tumble-dried. Such garments shall have reduced residual shrinkage of up to 95 %, superior hand and appearance.