Will a Jansport backpack shrink?

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Will it shrink if I wash it in the washing machine?

 

[CruelChick]

It shouldn't shrink dramatically-even if you use warm water. But I wouldn't put it into the dryer, because it may misshape the structure of the backpack.

 

[Sweetpea]

Wash it in cold water and let it air dry. It should be okay. Heat causes fabric to shrink.