Shrink-Free

[A-37]

I got a couple of flannel shirts for Christmas with a "George" label. The size Large fit perfectly when new. After one washing (warm water) and a spin in the dryer, the sleeves are above my wrists and the shirt tails are so short that they won't stay in my pants.

What's a good quality name brand shrink-free flannel shirt?

 

[Mule Packer]

I used to like the Cabela's brand, but since Bass Pro bought them out, they just aren't the same quality. I've since gone to the L.L. Bean chamois shirts...shrink free, heavy, and good quality. Just my two cents worth.

 

[mrchick]

I'm a fan of the Carhartt relaxed fit flannel shirts. The appear to be preshrunk and I haven't had a problem.

 

[Rudi]

I learned the hard way. Never put them in dryer, just let dry on a hanger.

 

[Engineer1911]

Buy the TALL size, and dry in the dryer. Perfect no more shrink fit after 2 dryings.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

My kids got me 3 long sleeved shirts for Christmas, all imported X large. Two are in the laundry now. I will post the outcome later. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[michael1000]

the engineer, above, says buy the tall size. i would, if they would offer small or medium tall sizes.

 

[chief38]

I have always had great luck with LL Bean Flannel Shirts. Don't buy the "tailored" versions if you like comfort! I have many shirts that are at least a decade old! Still fit GREAT and launder like iron!

 

[Tom S.]

Buy the TALL size, and dry in the dryer. Perfect no more shrink fit after 2 dryings.

Doesn't work when you are tall to begin with and not many sell extra tall. Wash in warm water, cold rinse, hang to dry. Let the drier feel lonely.

EDIT: Some driers do have a low heat/air dry setting that might work OK.

 

[Maddog 521]

My daughter bought me a few Five Brothers heavy flannel shirts and they are worth a look. I only put them in the dryer to fluff them up after they dry on a hanger. She bought them at the Orscheln farm store. I'm sure other retailers sell them.

 

[steelslaver]

I am the XXXL size they do not make XXXXLL size. No drier for mine.

 

[Tom S.]

I am the XXXL size they do not make XXXXLL size. No drier for mine.

Says who???

 

[Onomea]

L.L.Bean here as well. (I think my wife pulls 'em outta the dryer early, tho, and hangs them while still damp.)

 

[jeffrefrig]

Yes, I'll also vouch for the LL Bean. I loved their chamois shirts. If possible I always go for the extra long in XXL. I've dropped from 250# to 225, then more recently I see I'm down to 200-205#. I might order a single XL just to see, but if possible I still go extra long or Tall. They seem to cover up any ugly (Tradesmen) cracks, and/or anything I don't need people seeing. Now, I just got a hockey jersey for Christmas in XXL, but the hockey jerseys are usually sized larger. My wife took it to her dry cleaner shop where she works and they took the sleeves up about two inches. I have room to layer underneath it comfortably.
I need to get online with LL Bean and see what I need. They're built to last much like the Carharts.

 

[Bekeart]

Shrinking Also Happens In Dark Closets

Shrinking Also Happens In Dark Closets Here In KY

My shirts were put in the Dark Closet at end of last winter.

Over the Summer they SHRANK at least two sizes.

SWMBO has a different theory about how to explain this shrinkage.

Bekeart

 

[ameridaddy]

Shrinking Also Happens In Dark Closets Here In KY

My shirts were put in the Dark Closet at end of last winter.

Over the Summer they SHRANK at least two sizes.

SWMBO has a different theory about how to explain this shrinkage.

Bekeart

I've had that problem since Covid came on the scene. I think it's a side effect the CDC hasn't published yet.
Then again, it might be non-Covid related and just another manifestation of dark closets like the famous two wire coat hanger syndrome, where two wire coat hangers in a dark closet become 50 or more over a year, and when you open the closet, the things are all tangled up, still trying to mate and make more.

 

[djohns6]

For things we don't want to shrink . Hang to dry , then about 5 minutes in the dryer to remove the wrinkles .

 

[Nevada Ed]

I learned the hard way. Never put them in dryer, just let dry on a hanger.

I like the hvy duty plastic hangers........
for all my hang & dry ....... not the old metal ones.

 

[Golddollar]

Shrinking Also Happens In Dark Closets Here In KY

Bekeart

It seems to happen here in southcentral PA too!

 

[Golddollar]

I have a couple sources in addition to L L Bean which my sister gives me. A few years ago I bought a couple of Faded Glory flannel shirts from Walmart. I might be 5 or 6 pounds lighter now than when I bought them but I'm still wearing them.

I have one flannel shirt that has probably been around forever. The brand name is Chaps, which I believe is the house brand for Kohl's Department Stores. It was my dad's shirt. I don't know when he bought that shirt, but I inherited it 6 years ago after Pop died and I've been wearing it ever since.