why do clothes shrink in the wash

Question

I’ve always wondered why some of my clothes shrink overtime. Especially black, some other color garments don’t seem to shrink as much.

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Answer 1

Imagine your clothes are like spaghetti. When they get washed in warm water, they curl up like cooked noodles. Then, when they dry, they try to straighten out but can’t stretch all the way back. That’s why they shrink a little.