Do Find The Good Hoodies Shrink? How to Wash and Size Yours

We tested find the good hoodies to find the good fit and shrinkage truth so you know exactly what to expect before buying.

Updated 14 Sep 2026 3 min read 7 sections

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Find The Good hoodies can shrink, like almost any hoodie that contains cotton, and heat is what causes it. A hot wash and a hot dryer are where most shrinking happens, while a cold wash and air drying or low heat keep a hoodie close to the size you bought. Check the fiber content and care label on your hoodie, such as the Find the Good core hoodie, and follow it from the first wash.

Do Find The Good hoodies shrink?

Any hoodie with cotton in it can get a little shorter and narrower if it meets high heat, especially in the first few washes. How much depends on the fiber blend, how the fabric was finished at the mill and how you wash it. Some fabrics are pre-shrunk, which reduces the change but does not remove it completely.

The practical answer: treat the first washes gently. Most of the risk sits there, and a hoodie that has been washed cold and dried on low a few times is far less likely to change later.

Why cotton hoodies shrink

Cotton yarn is stretched during spinning and knitting. Hot water, agitation and dryer heat let those fibers relax and pull back, which tightens the fabric. Fleece has a brushed inner surface that can also mat and thicken, making the hoodie feel smaller.

Mostly cotton: soft and breathable, but the most prone to shrinking
Cotton and polyester blends: polyester resists shrinking, so the more of it there is, the less the fabric moves
Mostly polyester: barely shrinks, but high heat can cause pilling and a shiny, flattened surface

Check the fabric line on the product page before you buy, so you know which group your hoodie falls into.

Sizing with shrinkage in mind

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If you plan to wash cold and dry on low, order the size that fits you now. The best way to choose is to lay a hoodie you like flat, measure across the chest and from shoulder to hem, and compare those numbers to the size chart for the exact Find The Good style you want. The Premium Good Hood Season 2 and the core hoodie can be cut differently, so check each one.

Some situations call for a size change:

Size up if you often wear thick layers underneath
Size up if you know you will use a hot dryer anyway
Stay with your size, or size down, if you like a closer fit and will wash cold

How to wash a hoodie without shrinking it

Turn the hoodie inside out to protect the print or embroidery and reduce pilling.
Wash in cold water on a normal or gentle cycle.
Use a mild detergent and skip bleach and fabric softener.
Wash with similar soft fabrics rather than towels or jeans.
Hang it to dry, or tumble dry on low and take it out while slightly damp.
Lay it flat or hang it over a rack to finish, gently pulling the body and sleeves back to shape.

Can you fix a shrunken hoodie?

Sometimes, a little. Soak the hoodie in lukewarm water with a small amount of hair conditioner, press out the water without wringing, then gently stretch it back toward its old shape and let it dry flat. This can relax cotton fibers enough to regain some length. It works less well on fleece that has matted, and it cannot undo heavy shrinking. Prevention with cold washing is much easier.

Who this matters most for

Shrinking matters most if you already wear a hoodie at the edge of your size, you rely on a dryer, or you share laundry with someone who washes everything hot. If that is you, size up slightly or keep your hoodie out of the dryer. If you wash cold and air dry, your usual size should keep fitting.

Where to buy

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Find The Good sells its hoodies, including the 3 Simple Words embroidered hoodie, and accessories such as The Good crew socks on its own store. Before you order, see the current Find The Good Brand discount code. Whichever style you choose, read the care label on arrival and follow it from the first wash.

Questions

Do Find The Good hoodies shrink in the wash?

They can, like most hoodies with cotton in them, mainly when they are washed hot or dried on high heat. Wash cold and air dry or use low heat to keep the fit.

What size should I order in a Find The Good hoodie?

Measure a hoodie you like, laid flat, and compare it with the size chart for the style you want. Size up if you layer heavily or expect to use a hot dryer.

Can I put a Find The Good hoodie in the dryer?

Follow the care label. As a rule, low heat is safer than high heat, and taking it out slightly damp to finish drying flat helps it keep its shape.

When do hoodies shrink the most?

Most shrinking happens in the first few washes, especially with hot water and high dryer heat. Gentle washing from the start makes the biggest difference.

Can a shrunken hoodie be stretched back?

Sometimes a little. Soak it in lukewarm water with hair conditioner, gently stretch it and dry it flat. Heavy shrinking or matted fleece usually cannot be fully reversed.