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Shrinkage |
 | | Residual shrinkage is what takes place over a period of time from laundering and care, they are such items as linens and towels. |
| | Relaxation shrinkage occurs when the strained yarns relax after the stress placed on them is released. |
| | Shrinkage treatments such as preshrunk fabrics, mercerizing in which the fabrics are placed under tension and exposed to certain chemical solutions to prevent excessive shrinkage. |
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