Shrinkage rate refers to the percentage that fabrics’ size presents shrink when washed or soaked, which is also an indicator of measuring the degree of fabric shrinkage. The level of fabric shrinkage rate is one of the criteria to measure product quality. Fabric shrinkage can cause problems in two main areas: garment manufacturing and subsequent laundering by the ultimate customer. in order to make sure the product quality , the shrinkage test is necessary for each textile manufacturer. The general procedures for preparing and marking out of samples are given in the British Standard. For critical work the recommended sample size is 500mm X 500mm and for routine work a minimum sample size of 300mm X 300mm is considered as sufficient. The samples are marked with three sets of marks in each direction, a minimum of 350mm apart and at least 50mm from all edges as shown in Figure. In the case of the smaller sample the marks are made 250 mm apart and at a distance of 25 m