Fabric Shrinkage in Clothing Manufacturing: What Apparel Startups Must Know

Fabric Shrinkage in Clothing Manufacturing: What Apparel Startups Must Know

When launching your fashion brand or preparing to scale production, one detail often overlooked - but critical - is fabric shrinkage.

Even a few centimeters of shrinkage after washing can lead to sizing issues, returns, and bad reviews. Understanding how shrinkage works - and how to control it - is essential to deliver consistency, especially when working with custom clothing manufacturers.