@Streetwise:

I handwash mine in the bath with warm water. I agitate it a fair amount, but don't exactly ball or scrunch it.
It's only ever shrunk the tiniest amount.

Thanks, that's helpful! How often do you wash it?

Thanks both (and good seeing you here @den1mhead )

I could wash on cold if that helps, after all the shirt has seen just light wear. Machine and hand washing are also both available.

Hey guys,

I got this one as my first ever denim shirt (and first IH item). Loving it so far. I have a question about the shrinkage - I have read this entire thread and countless others so I'm well aware of the slight (around half an inch) expected shrinkage and all that. Nevertheless, I wanted to double check with you guys on what you would recommend to minimize said shrinking, as my Medium fits well and tight now. I saw a few hints at washing in cold water as a way to do that, would that be correct or the shrinking is happening to the same extent no matter what so I should just get on with it?
I've worn it a few times now and I'm concerned about potential smell.

Thanks, I apologize for yet another shrinking question, but there were only a few instances of people cutting it really close with the unwashed fit.

Bit shy but I'll see what I can do 

Hello everyone from Italy! Proudly wearing my IHSH-33 around these parts