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Fabric Prewash Shrinkage Allowance

Online fabric prewash shrinkage allowance. Planning estimate using the supplied gauge, fabric dimensions and allowances; stretch, drape and finishing losses require separate assessment.

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fabric prewash shrinkage allowance calculator online

Use fabric prewash shrinkage allowance online for finished length m, length shrinkage pct. Planning estimate using the supplied gauge, fabric dimensions and allowances; stretch, drape and finishing losses require separate assessment.

How to use it

Enter finished length m. Set length shrinkage pct. Select Calculate and check the labeled output. Copy or download the JSON result.

Options and example settings

OptionChoices / valueExample default
finished length mMain input. Positive values. 2
length shrinkage pctOption. Zero or positive values. Maximum 100.5

Calculation method

purchase_length_m = finished_length_m/positive(1-length_shrinkage_pct/100) (^ means exponentiation; trig functions ending in d use degrees).

Worked examples

Apply fabric prewash shrinkage allowance to the case below, keeping the displayed units and assumptions. Planning estimate using the supplied gauge, fabric dimensions and allowances; stretch, drape and finishing losses require separate assessment.

Fabric Prewash Shrinkage Allowance — worked case

Settings: length shrinkage pct: 5

Input:

2

Calculated result for these inputs:

Output:

{
  "purchase_length_m": 2.1052631578947367
}

Choose the right tool

Use your measured gauge and actual fabric dimensions. Distinguish finished measurements from cut measurements with seam allowances, and verify pattern-repeat and shrinkage assumptions before cutting.

Limitations and common mistakes

  • Planning estimate using the supplied gauge, fabric dimensions and allowances; stretch, drape and finishing losses require separate assessment.
  • Use the displayed unit in every field. Ratios and percentages are different inputs; percent fields use values such as 25 rather than 0.25.

Frequently asked questions

How can I use fabric prewash shrinkage allowance calculator online?

Enter finished length m. Set length shrinkage pct. Select Calculate and check the labeled output. Copy or download the JSON result.

Where is my input processed?

The bundled tool processes input in your browser. It does not upload tool input to a conversion service. Other site plugins, analytics, advertising and browser extensions may have separate behavior.

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