This is my second belt, they are wearing out like my original belts 55 years ago. After washing my first belt a year ago, I noticed it was shrinking. When I got my second one I measured it upon opening the package and then immediately soaked and dried it 4 times before cutting it to size. Out of the box it was 44 1/2 inches. After the first soak/dry it was 44 inches. After the second 43 1/2”. After the third and fourth soak/dry, it was 43 3/8 inches both times. Recommendation: Only cut after…