Knitting shrinkage is a dimensional change that results in a decrease in length or width of a knitted fabric when subjected to conditions like washing, drying, or chemical treatment. There are several types of shrinkage, including relaxation shrinkage during manufacturing, residual shrinkage after washing, felting shrinkage in wool fibers due to moisture and mechanical action, and compressive shrinkage through controlled compression. Factors influencing shrinkage include yarn twist, stitch length, fabric weight, yarn elasticity, fabric construction, tension during garment sewing, and fiber and yarn stability. Proper prevention of knitting shrinkage requires correct knitted construction, elimination of excessive tensions, untwisting yarns below 65% moisture,