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• does cotton batting shrink

  Does cotton batting shrink? Yes. Most 100% cotton quilt batting shrinks a few percent, often around 3 to 5 percent, the first time it is washed and dried. That shrinkage is not a flaw. It is what give… read more

• does chenille shrink

  Does chenille shrink? Yes, it can, and how much depends largely on fiber content. Cotton chenille and rayon chenille tend to shrink more when exposed to hot water and high dryer heat, while polyester… read more