Enter the original and final lengths of the fabric into the calculator to determine the shrinkage percentage. This calculator helps to evaluate the shrinkage of fabric after washing or processing.
Fabric Shrinkage Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the fabric shrinkage percentage.
SP = ((OL - FL) / OL) * 100
Variables:
- SP is the shrinkage percentage (%)
- OL is the original length of the fabric (inches)
- FL is the final length of the fabric after shrinkage (inches)
To calculate the fabric shrinkage percentage, subtract the final length from the original length, divide by the original length, and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
What is Fabric Shrinkage?
Fabric shrinkage refers to the reduction in size of a fabric after it has been washed or exposed to heat, moisture, and mechanical action. It is an important consideration in the textile industry as it affects the sizing and quality of the final product. Shrinkage can occur in both natural and synthetic fibers, and it is typically measured as a percentage of the original dimensions of the fabric.
How to Calculate Fabric Shrinkage?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Fabric Shrinkage Percentage.
- First, measure the original length of the fabric (OL) in inches before washing or processing.
- Next, measure the final length of the fabric (FL) in inches after it has undergone shrinkage.
- Use the formula SP = ((OL – FL) / OL) * 100 to calculate the shrinkage percentage.
- Finally, enter the original and final lengths into the calculator to get the shrinkage percentage.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Original length of the fabric (OL) = 50 inches
Final length of the fabric after shrinkage (FL) = 47 inches
