Eli5: Why does laundry shrink when dried too hot?

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Why does laundry shrink when put in the dryer? And why are some Materials more prone to shrinking than others?

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Molecules in clothes react differently to heat, so when something is high in a specific material, like polyester or cotton, it’s prone to shrinking.

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