It's always advantageous to have twoshrinker stockings, wear one, wash one. Most shrinker manufacturers will recommend hand washing or using a delicate cycle in cold water with mild soap such asmedi care Compression Garment Detergent, inside a garment bag. It's always good practice to wash your shinker stocking every day. Do not dry your shrinker stocking inside the dryer, but rather allow it to air dry.