If you’d like to shrink socks made from polyester or another synthetic material, use a cool wash setting instead. Synthetic fibers react differently to heat, so treating them like you would cotton won’t have the same effect!
For wool socks, use a slightly shorter wash cycle to prevent over-shrinking. [2] X Expert Source Susan StockerCleaning Professional Expert Interview. 8 November 2019.
Add an aromatic essential oil, like lavender or eucalyptus, to make sure the smell of boiling socks doesn’t fill your home!
