How can i shrink a "pre-shrunk" cotton t-shirt?

Question

i bought a hot pink t-shirt that was supposed to be an adult medium, but came in an adult large. there's a little printed writing on the front that says "team hilario." i want to shrink the shirt to the right size, but i don't want to mess up the print. anyone know how?

Answer 1

Preshrunk is a standard used in good quality T-shirt manufacturing because it tends to provide a more stable finished format and better results with color, printing and size and unfortunately does not shrink as well as others but here are some steps to try:

1. Set your washer for a small load and set the water temperature to hot and  proceed through the cycle as usual. Do not put any other clothes in with your T-shirt and use laundry detergent like usual.

2. As soon as the washer finishes, put it in the dryer on the highest temperature setting possible and leave it there until it is bone dry. Then, let it sit until it cools before removing it. You should have succeeded in reducing it one or two sizes (but less for pre-shrunk t-shirts). You may also iron it with a very hot iron, but do not iron outward as you may stretch it.

Answer 2

If it's 100% cotton wash it in hot water and dry on medium. It'll shrink about an inch in length and an inch in width.

Answer 3

wash it hot water and dry on high.