How to Shrink American Eagle Shirts
- 1). Place only the American Eagle shirts to be shrunk in the washing machine. If the shirt needs to be cleaned as well, then add the necessary laundry soap.
- 2). Set the water temperature on the machine to hot. If the machine is equipped to do so, turn on the extra rinse and spin cycle settings. The weave of cotton pulls together during the spin cycle of the machine. Wash the shirt.
- 3). Place the American Eagle shirt in the dryer and set the dryer setting to "Normal" or "High Heat," depending on the design of your machine. Allow the dryer to run the entire time. Remove the garment and try it on for fit.