i just washed a 1-yd piece as a test and it did shrink as i expected it to. on the yard, i lost a bit over 1.5" in length. the threads pulled in tighter causing that shrinkage, which is fine with me. i like the better quality it produces. all in all, i think $2.50 a yard minus senior discount and no shipping was well spent. i'll lose about 15" on 10 yards. my senior discount covers most of that.