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SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINWING IN
PEMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON’>
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~Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperlystretched
and elongated by the manufacturer.When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
~Progressive or delayed
shr-inkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering.This may also be noticed in older garments that
have been washed many times withoutprevious shrinkage.Treat as for Relaxation
Shrinkage above.
e ~brinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to
shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.
@Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
e Too many clothes in dryer.Dry ordy one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
*Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.Do not wash
Permanent Press items with regular Iaundry.
oToo many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads...no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
@Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a
cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
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~Incorrect water level. Use Extra Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level
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for Small Load.
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@Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
@Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-
phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
~Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
@Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.
QRerinse and dsy on “Permanent Press” setting.
~If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
* Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
* Some wrinkles
may remainwhichcannotbe removed.
~PiIIson garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to n-iakesure ali such objects
~re removed. AISOcheck wash tub.
9 Snaps, hooks, sha~Tbuttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and b~~ttons.
Remove sh;~rpbuttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing
k~~ts
~vhichsnag easily.TLI~riknits inside out.
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b!efich.Use only correctamountof bleach.see page 15,Never
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