Shrinkage - What is shrinkage?

Definition of SHRINKAGE:

This is a reduction in any dimension of a sheet of labels, and can occur in any of the layers used in a construction. Shrinkage can be caused by a number of environmental factors; a change in humidity is a common cause of shrinkage as it can affect the moisture content of a sheet of labels. It can also be a natural result of the passage of time.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the word shrinkage:
Label Planet (2020) What is shrinkage? | Shrinkage Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/shrinkage/ (Accessed: January 1, 2023).