In 2026, the Essentials hoodie remains highly susceptible to shrinkage due to its high cotton content, typically an 80% cotton and 20% polyester blend. Cotton fibres are naturally prone to "thermal contraction", where exposure to heat causes the tensioned fibres to snap back to their original, shorter state. Laboratory-style "shrink tests" on the Signature SS26 collection indicate tha... https://essentiialhoodie.com