Preshrink (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Preshrink (fabric) –
Laundering fabric using the same method the garment will be laundered before sewing to allow the fabric to shrink.
Prevents fitting issues, puckering, & other problems caused by fabric shrinking after the sewing and fitting process.
For dry clean only fabrics, you can use a steam iron held over the fabric but not touching to preshrink the fabric.
