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Thanks, they claimed about the same but it just kept getting smaller until the sleeve placket separated from itself. Oh well.
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Wow - Sleeve placket separating isn’t ideal. All I can say is that I’m wearing one of our original samples today - an ecru long sleeve that’s been in the wash c.15-20 times - and it’s better than ever. Structurally sound and hasn’t shrunk since the initial wash.
There are a few people of this parish who might be able to vouch for that...
Calben
I’m not sure how much shrinkage you get with your SEH shirts but ours shrink c.3% in their first wash and then, if anything, give slightly after 4-5 more washes. We’ve built a shrinkage allowance into the sizing though with an explanation when you get the shirt etc. We don’t use sanforized (pre-shrunk) linen cos tumbled gives it a softer handle at the weight we use. Very happy to give size recommendations if you’re interested :)