My husband has gained some weight, but he claims his shirts are shrinking! Do shirts shrink when cleaned?
Industry standards allow for a normal shrinkage of two percent that is not usually noticeable. You can measure the collar and sleeve length to be sure it corresponds to the shirt size. Measure the collar from the beginning of the button hole to the center of the button and measure the sleeve length in a straight line from the center of the back of the collar to the end of the cuff. If there is shrinkage, it is usually due to poorly stabilized materials.
