I do wash mine because of allergies. The formalehyde and I don't get along. Also some of the dyes can cause skin irritations. If you have ever seem someone with a staph infection from clothing that is made in other countries you would wash everything the minute it gets in the door. Fabric is printed overseas and the places it has been and the handling is all questionable to me.
Originally Posted by carolynjo
You don't actually "wash" your fabric. I tell my students to get the fabric wet by pressing it down in the water and making sure that it gets wet clear through. Then, press in towels till moist. Hang to dry on clothes hangers or an Amish drying rack until almost dry. Then press. Or, dampen slightly with a spritz bottle and press. You should have no more problems with shrinkage.