What Is Sanforized Cotton?

Sanforization is the process of treating cotton fabrics to reduce the amount of shrinkage that would otherwise occur after the first wash. This ensures the fabric will shrink no more than 5% after it is washed for the first time, as opposed to a potential 10% for unsanforized fabrics.

What is meant by sanforized fabric?

Sanforization is a process of pre-shrinking fabric before it is made into a garment. When a fabric has been treated with the sanforization process, it's referred to as 'sanforized' or 'pre-shrunk. ' If denim is not sanforized, it's referred to as 'unsanforized' or 'shrink-to-fit.

What is meant by sanforized?

(of a fabric) treated to resist shrinking.