Shrinkage

Pronunciation: /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

Shrinkage (noun)

  1. A reduction in size of fabric after washing or drying, making it smaller than before.
  2. A loss of weight or amount of a substance during storage, processing, or use.
  3. The difference between expected and actual stock, often from theft, damage, or errors.

Examples

  • Washing can cause cloth size loss in hot water.
  • The dryer caused cloth size loss after one cycle.