How to Shrink Your T-Shirt With and Without a Dryer
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Whether you're promoting your business or a special event, custom T-shirts make wonderful giveaway items. As with all custom apparel, they allow anyone wearing them to act as promotional assistants for your brand imprint. Wherever they go, your custom logo will be on display. And unlike so many other promotional items, T-shirts can last for years if they're properly cared for, which really stretches the reach of your promotional budget.
But what size T-shirt should you hand out? You want to offer people shirts that fit, but you can't guess shirt sizes before a promotional giveaway event. Might we suggest that you opt to go larger rather than smaller? If a shirt is too small for someone, it's essentially unwearable. But if a shirt is too big, it's easy to shrink, using the instructions found at www.qualitylog....
Keep in mind that these instructions work best for shirts that are made from 100% cotton. That means that when you choose from our list of custom T-shirts (available at www.qualitylog..., check the description for material used. If the shirt is 100% cotton, the description will likely tell you. If you're still not sure, go to www.qualitylog... for information on how to contact us directly.
*DISCLAIMER: It is recommended that you check the care tag and/or contact the manufacturer of your garment before attempting either of these shrinking methods. While these methods work best for cotton shirts, results may still vary.
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Gotta have to try this one out.
Got a carihi MVP shirt (for high school rugby) and they got it for me in XXL, and I’m just an L, really wanna wear it but it was FAR too big, so this’ll help a lot
I’m a size small and I got this top in like 2018.. but my mum told me to get a size bigger so I can “grow in it”
2020 and still too big
It be like that
literally same!
So i have a XXXL hoodie i need It to be a L how long should i soak it?
Every fabric is a little different, but for cotton t-shirts you want to place your hoodie (gently) into boiling pot of water right after you turn off the burner. This will bring it down 1-2 sizes after soaking for 5 minutes. We recommending you letting it dry and you can repeat the process again to bring it down another size or two. Good luck!
Quality Logo Products How long do I let the T-shirt dry for?
It all depends on how many sizes you need to shrink it down! :)
Quality Logo Products just the one size
Yoo same
Im gonna go to option 2 because we dont have a washing machine that has temp settings and we dont have a dryer only regular washing machine
Does it work 😂? I have a fred perry polo shirt but i don’t wont to fuck it up
I bought a large shirt from zumiez with some print on it haven’t worn yet, do y’all think washing it in hot water then the dryer would work ?
We would recommend checking the care tag before trying these methods to avoid damage to the print!
Will this remove ink print from something. My ww2 Marine Corps field jacket has the iconic globe and anchor on it and I'd hate fore that to be ruined. Any advice?
Hi there! We wouldn't want your jacket to lose it's logo either! If you're able to, turn the jacket inside out so that the logo isn't visible. If you decide to go with the washing machine method then wash the jacket by itself and with mild detergent (or no detergent). :)
I want my shirt to be a little over sized but it’s like i got my dad’s shirt and just put it on how many minutes do I leave until I get like oversized but like reasonable
Good question! It all depends on the size of the shirt and how much you'd like to shrink it. We recommend going with the water boiling method and starting with 5 minutes. You can always repeat and do it in smaller increments to get it to your desired size!
@@QualityLogo Can we boil it in our bathtub? LOL serious question
Long story short, yes you can boil it in your bathtub. Depending on how much you want to shrink your short this might not be the best option. The water will need to be boiling and because bathtubs cover a large surface area the water is less likely to be the correct temperature. If you don't want to use a pot, boil water and pour it into a sink instead to maintain the boiling temperatures of the water and get the size you're looking for!
Would this shrink the sleeves of the T-Shirt and The collar?
prolly
Can I do this for a football jersey. Its medium but I want it small. Would the hot water damage the team & sponsor logo?
Hey Priyansh! That's a great question, and frankly, we've never tried this out on a football jersey. If you do give this a shot, we would definitely recommend turning the jersey inside out first!
Did u try it? Cause i need to shrink a jersey
Jersey are normally made of polyester . Look it up on the neck if its cotton it can shrink if polyester than no way
If I have an embroidered in logo, would I have to worry about it fading/ falling off?
Hi Jaxon! Great question! Regardless of the option you choose to use, make sure your shirt is inside out. This will add extra protection for your logo. If you decide to go with option 1, use a mild detergent and wash the item by itself.
I have a shirt that’s size L and it’s 100% cotton and I’m either a medium or small. How long do I soak it in for?
Hey Jennifer! We'd recommend starting with a 5 minute soak and increasing from there, if needed. :)
Question, my band shirt is XL and I'm trying to get it to M. The logo is printed on and will it look weird if I use any of the techniques mentioned? If so, what can I do to lessen the logo being messed up or chipped? Thanks!
Hey, Anne! That's a great question. There's no way to know for sure until you try, but we recommend starting off slow and turning your shirt inside out to help protect the graphics on the front.
@@QualityLogo Thanks!
@@pudgyborb9792 how did it turn out?
I have a hoodie (50% cotton, 50% polyester) that is 1 or 2 sizes too big. I would try one of these methods but on the label says to machine wash cool and do not tumble dry. It also some embroidery. Will soaking it in boiling water ruin it?
Hey Lisa! Great question. In this situation we recommend contacting the manufacturer of your hoodie to make sure these methods will not damage the garment. We hope this helps! 😊
Say I have a shirt that is a little big for XL, but like I said, just a LITTLE, so like XXL. Now you said this process will shrink ut one or two sizes. To minimize the shrinking, should I keep the temperature lower, keep it in the water less or some other process?
If you're doing the water boiling method, you'd keep the shirt in the water for less time overall! :)
Hey, I am planning to shrink a champion hoodie XS without the dryer, I’m gonna boil it but how long will I leave it to dry
Hi there! Allow your sweatshirt to dry completely. If it needs to be shrunk even more, you can repeat the entire process and dry it completely again. Hope this helps!
@@QualityLogo does it work really good on 100% cotton shirts
Would either method work with a 50% cotton/polyester shirt?
Great question! These instructions do work best for shirts that are made from 100% cotton, but you're more than welcome to give it a try!
Can this also shrink the length of it too? I have a really big and long jacket/sweatshirt, but since it has a zipper I don't know if it would be possible for it to get shorter.
Hey there! These methods will shrink the overall size of the garment, including the length! These methods work best on clothing that is made of 100% cotton. Depending on what material your jacket is made of will determine how much it will shrink. Hope this helps!
@@QualityLogo Ok, thanks! What if my jacket says machine wash cold only? I'm worried because it has a small graphic logo, and I don't want it to smear but I really need to shrink my jacket.
You're very welcome! In that case, we recommend contacting the manufacturer. We certainly don't want you to ruin the logo on the jacket, and they might have more information about the fabric and how to protect the logo. Good luck!
Hello, I’m a kid and I ordered an adult small that fits a bit too big for an adult small, how long should I boil it for it to get to a youth large?
Hey there! Every fabric can be different, but for cotton shirts you can carefully soak it for 5 minutes, and generally that should bring it down 1-2 sizes. Let the shirt dry, check the fit, and repeat the process if it's still too big. Make sure to remove the water from heat before placing your shirt inside! We recommend having a parent or guardian help with this! Good luck!
so i think im going to do the option one with a 100% cotton shirt. The shirt is black and white so i will make it insife out for it to not fade. will that help? also do i need to put laundary detergent or its not necessary? does more water mean better results?
Hey there! These suggested methods do work best for cotton shirts, so you're in luck! You don't need detergent, and the most important part is very hot water, the amount of water is not as important. Normally detergent is what causes fading, so turning it inside out won't really matter since you're using only water. Hope this helps!
@@QualityLogo thanks
If my tshirt has a print will it crack or damage with the boiling water method ?
It depends on the imprint, but you could always turn it inside out and start small!
Will this work for a graphic tee in which it is printed on?
Hey, Scarlett! The water boiling method should work for you, but we'd recommend turning the shirt inside out before giving it a try. It's also best to start off in small increments and work your way up!
I have a large hoodie that I need to get to a medium how long do I leave it in for
Hey George! We recommend going with the water boiling method and starting with 5 minutes or so. If you find it still isn't your desired size, go ahead and repeat the process and increase the time!
Quality Logo Products can we do it in the washing machine
Would it shrink a black school shirt
Hi Kenny! These methods work best on cotton shirts, so depending on the material of your black school shirt it may work!
I need to shrink a 60% cotton 40% polyester t shirt. Would either methods effective? Furthermore, the change I want to make is from XXL to M
Hey, Tony! Great question. Both of these methods definitely work best for 100% cotton t-shirts, but that doesn't mean you're completely out of luck. While we've never tried it with a 60/40 mix, you might start off with the water boiling method, increasing the amount of time each round. Let us know how it works out!
I have this oversized jacket, it's varsity style and half denim, half bomber jacket. Would the boiling water method be okay for the jacket?
Hey there, Aizah! We haven't tried either of these methods with denim, so we won't know for sure if either will be effective. Feel free to give it a try and let us know how it worked!
if i have a medium shirt but i need it to be about an xs how long should i put it in for ?
We'd recommend the water boiling method if you'd like to shrink to the specific size. You can always start with the 5 minute soak time, and repeat to increase the time until you get your desired size! :)
I need to shrink from XL to L will this work
Yes, it should!
How much sizes would it go down if I boil it?
Hey there! To shrink a t-shirt multiple sizes, we recommend boiling it several times. The longer it sits in the boiling water, the more it will shrink. Hope this helps! (:
If I have a shirt with a graphic on it will it ruin it?
Hey there! We recommend checking the care tag or contacting the manufacturer before trying these methods to make sure that the graphic won't be ruined. Hope this helps!
can i do this with a t shirt that has a print on it?
Great question! If you try either of these methods, we would recommend turning the shirt inside out beforehand.
I have a true religion shirt would it destroy the print
Hmm...we haven't tried these methods with a True Religion shirt, however in general the print shouldn't be effected.
Is it better to air dry or drying machine
Hey Kody! It actually depends on which shrink method you try. If you're going with the first option, we recommend drying on medium heat. If method number two is more your style, you'll want to let your shirt air dry afterwards!
how long do i need to this process to 70%polyester 30%cotton hoodie? let say i need to shrink it for 2 sizes
Hey there! We typically recommend repeating the process to shrink several sizes. Since this method works best on 100% cotton garments, we cannot guarantee success with your specific garment. You can always contact the manufacturer if you have any questions. Hope this helps!
Hey I have a Long sleeve Nike shirt and it's 100% cotton it's XXL and I need a L so for how long should I put it in for. PLZZZ RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Thank You
Hey Jose! Definitely be sure to read the full instructions below, but your best bet is the water boiling method. You can adjust the time based on how much you'd like the shirt to shrink. Hope this helps!
www.qualitylogoproducts.com/promo-university/shrink-a-tshirt.htm
A classic white Levis T-Shirt... is it safe? I mean, will its logo be safe after putting it in the hot water?
Great question! Adding a cup of white vinegar to the water can help keep colors from bleeding out, but there will still be some unavoidable color loss. Depending on the imprint type, it may help to turn the shirt inside out as well!
If I have a medium hoodie how long do I leave it so it shrinks to a small?
Full instructions here! :)
www.qualitylogoproducts.com/promo-university/shrink-a-tshirt.htm
Works on graphic shirts?
Hey there! This process works on most shirts, however we do recommend contacting the manufacturer first to make sure you won't damage the graphic. Hope this helps! 😊
I bought a polyester shirt online its a medium but a bit too big can i shrink it using this method
Hey Kenneth! We haven't tried this with polyester. Most of these methods are specifically for cotton t-shirts. If you end up giving it a try, let us know how it goes!
Would this work with a basketball jersey? It's a men's large but I need it to be men's medium, I want to do option one. Would it work?
Hey Anthonny! The methods in this video have only been tested on cotton t-shirts, so sadly we're not sure if they'd work on a jersey. We'd recommend contacting the manufacturer of your jersey to see if they have some information about this! Thanks for watching.
But let’s say my T-shirt is red and I do one of these methods. Will the color get messed up or something?
Hey there! These methods are only meant to shrink the overall size of the shirt, and should not have any effect on the color or printing. However, with different brands and dye colors, we recommend checking the care tag first for additional information! Hope this helps!
Thank you for answering my question!
On the washing method, how long should i put it for?
You should let the entire wash cycle complete!
i bought a xl shirt and i want to bring it to a large but it has graphics on it which method should i try first??
Hey Brian! You could always try the water boiling method and start out with 5 minutes. We'd recommend turning your shirt inside out to help protect the graphics.
Will the shrinking be permanent or do I have to do this every time I want to wear the shirt
Yes, if done correctly it should remain permanent! :)
Can you use a drying machine?
You could always give that a shot, but the options detailed in this video are much easier to control!
Is it possible to shrink a shirt from around 28 inches in length to around 22?
Hey Landen! We're not 100% sure on the exact size change. Your best bet would probably be to start with the water boiling method and repeat the process until you get to your desired size!
Quality Logo Products Thanks guys, I appreciate it!
I got a medium T-shirt I want to make small Will this work
If it's cotton, either of these methods should do the trick! :)
Would it damage a Cotton Nike T-shirt with the printed nike logo on it? and which method should I use?
We recommend you check the care tag instructions before proceeding with either method.
Quality Logo Products it doesn’t have one, and it’s 100% cotton so which method do you think I would use without damaging the logo
Hmm, it is difficult to say how it was manufactured without a care tag. We recommend contacting Nike to see if they have any suggestions! Hope this helps.
If I use the washing method how much do you think the size would go down and also I have a Nike imprint swoosh will that peel off even if its inside out ?
Hi there Rachelle! Our suggestions for shrinking your shirt are not foolproof, so we suggest following the care tag on your item to make sure the garment doesn't get ruined.
Will it work if I shrink the sleeves off the shirt? It’s a T-Shirt. The sleeves are oversized
Hey Vincent! That's a great question. We've never tried this before, but we'd imagine the entire shirt would shrink along with the sleeves.
Quality Logo Products thank you. Do you think it’ll shrink if I kept in the dryer a couple of times? And do I have to wash it or can I just throw it in the dryer?
@@vincent9095 It's hard to say, but we'd imagine the entire shirt would shrink in the dryer. We'd recommend contacting the manufacturer of the shirt to be sure!
Quality Logo Products thanks!
Will the boiling water method work with a jacket with a zipper?
Hmm, we aren't sure about that one since we've never tried it. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer of the jacket before trying this method because we don't want you to damage the zipper!
@@QualityLogo ok👌
How should I shrink my NFL jersey?
That's a great question, Justin! Jerseys are a different material than the standard cotton t-shirt, so we'd recommend contacting the shirt manufacturer directly to confirm. You might be able to track down their information on the label of the jersey!
Does this work with graphic tees if I put it insidenout
Hey Lexie! It depends on the imprint. Are you talking about an ink imprint, embroider, transfer, or something else? :)
I have a 3XL hoodie and I want it to be a XL hoodie how long should it stay in the boiling water?
Hey Salomon! There's no way to know for sure, so we'd recommend starting off with 5 minutes and repeating the process if you'd still like the hoodie to be a little smaller.
@@QualityLogo Ok thanks anyways
Does method 2 also work with sweaters?
That's a great question! We haven't tested these methods on anything other than t-shirts, but if you'd like to give it a shot, we would recommend testing with an unimportant sweater first. :)
Can this work with a dri-fit?
Hey Jacob! We actually haven't tried this with a Dri-Fit shirt. You could always start small with the water boiling method and go from there!
Would this fade the color of the shirt
Hi there! In our experience we have not noticed any fading, however we cannot say for sure.
Will this work with a onesie?
Hey, Georgie! That's a great question, and frankly, we're not sure. You could always give it a shot and see!
how many times i can do this..i mean if my tshirt is still too big
We haven't experimented with these particular methods more than once.
How many sizes does it shrink?
Great question! It does depend on which method you use and what material your shirt is made from, but on average, you can expect to see a difference of at least one full size.
Does this work with polyester?
We have't tried either method on polyester yet!
Polyester do not shrinks . Not a single percent .
khota rao this explains a lot
Can i do this with black shirts but without fading?
We haven't experienced any color loss as a result of these processes!
@@QualityLogo okay thnx
Can we do this with a hoodie??
Hey there! This method works best with clothing that is 100% cotton. If your hoodie is made with cotton you can certainly give this a try. Just be sure to check the care tag instructions so you don't damage any printing on the item. Hope this helps!
Does it also work with a skirt??
These methods work best with 100% cotton clothing!
Dose the second thing help with wicking white t
Hmm, do you mean a moisture wicking shirt? These methods work best on shirts made of 100% cotton. We recommend checking the care tag on your t-shirt or contacting the manufacturer to make sure you don't damage the shirt.
will this work with polo shirts?
Leo, this method works best with 100% cotton shirts, but we cannot say for sure how this method would work on polo shirts.
Well, I did the boiling water procedure on My 100% combed cotton shirt and it didn't shrink. My shirt's size remained the same.
Hey Rocky! Sorry to hear the shirt size stayed the same the first round. We recommend checking out the full instructions in the link below- you may need to do a longer soak!
www.qualitylogoproducts.com/promo-university/shrink-a-tshirt.htm
Rocky Austin same
Rocky Austin I left it in the boiling water for 2 hours and it stayed the same
I have a sweatshirt that is XL and I need to make a M, its 100% cotton and has a screen printed graphic on the front and sleeve, it can’t be machine dried. Do I need to take any other precautions to make sure the graphics aren’t ruined, and the color isn’t removed. Also is their a specific time to which I should boil it for.
Hey, Riley! Our general rule of thumb is to try the water boiling method and start off with a small increment of time. Then, if it hasn't shrunk enough, go ahead and repeat the process until it gets to your desired size!
Just boal it
How much will it schrink?
Hey Noah! Take a look at our accompanying blog post to see more info about sizes. www.qualitylogoproducts.com/promo-university/shrink-a-tshirt.htm
How long do I let my T-shirt dry?
You can keep checking the shirt every 15 minutes to see if it's shrinking to the size you are looking for, then you can lay it out flat on a dry towel for the rest of time! Air drying on a hanger may cause it to pull on the t-shirt and stretch back out the fibers.
I have polyester leggings with a rhinestone part on them, would this damage them and make them fall off?
Hey Maddie! There's no way to know for sure, but we'd recommend turning your leggings inside out and washing them on gentle, should you choose to give this a shot!
I need to make a large t to a medium 50% polyester 50% cotton. Will the first method work on this?
Hey Luca! Great question. Both of these methods work best with 100% cotton t-shirts, but you're more than welcome to give it a shot with a blend. We'd recommend starting off with the water boiling method in small increments!
Say we have logos on the shirt, will that shrink as well or will it stay the same?
Different imprint types will have different final results. Are you talking about an ink imprint, embroidery, transfer, or something else? :)
How well does a shirt made of like 60% ployester and 40% cotten shrink?
Good question, Paul! Sometimes, polyester can prevent clothing from shrinking significantly. So for t-shirts made of a blend such as polyester and cotton, you may not see significant shrinking in the size of the shirt!
If a shirt has a decal or logo on it, will this process screw up the picture? I'm just scared so...😅
Great question, Joshua! It actually depends on the imprint. Are you talking about an ink imprint, embroidery, transfer, or something else? :)
Just put the shirt inside out when you do the boiling method.
if its 100% polyester and theres graphic tees in it does it damage the tshirt prints?
Hmm...we haven't tried these methods with 100% polyester. However, if you do give this a try with a graphic tee, we'd recommend turning the shirt inside out beforehand!
Quality Logo Products doe it have to be boiling hot water or regular hot water?
@@little8278, It should be boiling hot temperature for best results!
Quality Logo Products I try the washing machine but it didn’t work
@@little8278 hmm, depending on the material of the fabric, give the boiling water trick a try!
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95% Cotton, 5% Elastane, would this destroy the shirt
Since your shirt is mostly cotton, it should be fine. But the only real way to know is to try!
does dri fit works?
We have not tried the Dri Fit tees using these methods, but please report back if you decide to give it a go!
How do I shrink a polo
Hey there! It actually depends on what type of material your polo is made out of. If it's 100% cotton, either of the methods in this video should work!
Quality Logo Products how do you shrink polyester??