Do rashguards typically shrink? Stretch?

[gotobread]

I don't mean when you wear them. Obviously they stretch. I mean over time.

I have a number of rashguards and I never paid much attention to how they fit after a while, but I just bought a Volcom rashguard that seems to be just the teensiest bit tight. I'm afraid going up a size would make it too loose. Assuming that I hand wash them in cold water and air dry them, does normal wear and tear cause them to shrink or stretch (like canvas sneakers?) Or nothing at all?

Thanks.

 

[Ninjutsu Master]

Mine haven't shrunk or stretched in the three years I've had them. But I have the WalMart ones.

 

[Bobby Jacobsen]

The material does not shrink.

 

[Napp]

Mine also do not alter.

 

[crossdx]

Non of mine have shown any signs of shrinkage. They haven't gotten loose or too stretched out either.

 

[gotobread]

Good enough for me. Thanks for the replies.

 

[Rio_fightwear]

They don't shrink. It is funny when someone comes back after some time off and they are like "oh, my rashguard shrunk". No - you got fatter.

 

[Ryukyu Damashi]

Do people really think polyester shrinks? lol

 

[gotobread]

Do people really think polyester shrinks? lol

I'm a fighter, not a dry cleaner.

I was more concerned with any stretching that may occur.

 

[Ryukyu Damashi]

They may stretch over time, but they will not shrink.

 

[Black Marble]

They don't shrink. It is funny when someone comes back after some time off and they are like "oh, my rashguard shrunk". No - you got fatter.

Hilarious but true!