Begin with the care label. When the garment permits it, cooler water and lower-heat or air drying can help reduce shrinkage. Fabric blends and garment construction affect how each piece responds.
Read the tag once, save the guesswork
The care label tells you which washing and drying methods suit that garment. A cotton tee, a cotton-stretch tank, and fleece joggers may need different treatment.
Keep the routine gentle
Whirlpool recommends cold water and low drying heat to help reduce cotton shrinkage. Follow the garment’s own directions when choosing the cycle, and avoid overdrying.
Let the shape settle
After drying, fold the tee or put it away as the care instructions suggest. Compare the fit after a normal wash before changing the size you buy.