Shrinkage

[douglas9401]

Is there an explanation for why tshirts shrink lengthwise but stretch widthwise?
My long torso and cold back need an answer. :)

[annie0000]

depends on which way the material is cut to make the t shirt.

I am not on commission, and the postage is hefty, but these t-shirts are fab - slightly shrink all over first wash or tow but hold their shape and last forever.
http://www.egyptiancottontshirts.com/

[Tilly2]

American t-shirts don't. They stay in shape. I blame the cotton used in manufacture.

[douglas9401]

Sorry, I should have made clear that these are workwear shirts made of cotton/polyester blend. Do the same rules apply?

[Clanad]

In the process of making paper... almost anykinf of paper, the 'weave' or grain, if you will runs only in one direction. In fact it has a term, called "warp and woof"... (you'll notice paper tears easily and rather straight in one direction but not the other)... same holds true with many fabrics...

[daffy654]

warp and woof? we were taught 'warp and weft' at school.

[douglas9401]

That was under the old regime daffy. the weft have been ousted. :)

Thanks for your replies.