Cotton clothes should generally be washed in cold or warm water with a mild detergent to preserve color and fabric integrity. It’s best to avoid bleach and high heat settings in the dryer to prevent shrinkage.

Cotton clothes may shrink slightly if washed or dried in hot water or on high heat settings. To minimize shrinkage, wash in cold or warm water and air dry or tumble dry on low heat.

Cotton fabrics can wrinkle, especially if dried on high heat or left sitting in a dryer. To reduce wrinkles, promptly remove clothes from the dryer and consider ironing on medium heat if needed.

Cotton is less flammable than synthetic fabrics but can still catch fire if exposed to a flame or high heat. It’s important to keep cotton clothes away from open flames and heat sources.

Delicate cotton fabrics, such as lace or embroidered pieces, should be washed by hand or in a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle. Air drying is recommended to preserve delicate details.