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hugo7
Agitation is what causes a lot of shrinkage. Higher speed spin cycle will increase this greatly.
https://www.thespruce.com/why-clothes-shrink-in-the-laundry-2146152
If the garment was cheap it is doubtful the fabric would have been pre shrunk and may even have been stretched considerably in manufacture.