Won't a linen towel that has not undergone post-wash processing shrink during the first wash?
After seeing the explanation that it has not undergone post-wash processing, the shopper is concerned about whether its size might shrink or its shape might be ruined during the first wash.
Due to the nature of pure linen whose fabric has not been pre-washed, slight shrinkage may occur during the first wash, so it is safe to wash it gently in cold water.
Not having undergone post-wash processing means that the washing step—pre-washing the fabric to induce shrinkage or soften the texture—was omitted[1].
The towel from OUTDOORSERVICE is woven from 100% linen yarn into a well-ventilated, hygienic weave for kitchen use[2]. While linen absorbs moisture quickly and dries fast, in its unprocessed raw fabric state, the fiber structure tightens and tends to shrink slightly during the first water wash. Therefore, when washing it for the first time, avoiding hot water or machine drying, gently hand-washing it in cold water, and air-drying it will help reduce sudden shrinkage.
As a kitchen towel that frequently comes into contact with water and friction, the edges are finished with a Double-fold hem method of folding into two layers and stitching[3]. Even as its stiffness softens with repeated washing, the edges do not easily fray and maintain their original neat shape for a long time[4].
It has not yet been confirmed specifically around what percentage of shrinkage occurs during the first wash.
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Linen Service Towel (Blue Stripe)
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| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 44.5cm |