List of U.S. state abbreviations. This is a list of U.S. state abbreviations. Abbreviations and codes for the states and possessions of the United States are used for postal addresses, data processing, general abbreviations, and other purposes. Also included in this list are abbreviations for three independent nations related to the United States through the Compact of Free Association.
When learning how to wash clothes with minimal shrinkage, avoid using hot water. The combination of mechanical agitation and hot water from your washing machine causes clothes to shrink. Since extreme heat causes certain fibers to tighten and shrink in size, use only cold water in order to wash your clothes with minimal shrinkage. If you are concerned about needing hot water to remove stains, simply pre-soak stained areas with cold water and a bit of detergent. Following are directions on how to wash clothes with minimal shrinkage.
1 Felting is the wool characteristic that causes your wool sweater to shrink each time you wash it in warm or hot soapy water and subject it to to rough treatment (ie the washing machine). 2  Sheep wool is very strong and durable partly due to it's felting feature. Sheep wool is highly regarded for its ability to felt and form fabrics that are near impossible to tear. 2  Felting is the wool characteristic that causes your wool sweater to shrink each time you wash it in warm or hot soapy water and subject it to to rough treatment (ie the washing machine).