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PROBLEM
SHRINWGE,
~ITS
WRIN~ING
IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND NO-IRON
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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PROBLEM SOLVER
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage 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 without previous shrinkage, Treat as for relaxation
shrinkage above.
Shrinkage caused
bv
overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have
temperatfires
used to-shape set,
shfinkage
may occur. This cannot be
comected,
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.
● Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only 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 laundry.
● Too 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 wrin~ing. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
● Incorrect water level. Use Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium
Level for Small Load.
● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
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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 wrin~ing.
To remove wrinkles:
● Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
●
Rerinse
and dry 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 remain which cannot be removed.
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Pins on garments or
shq
objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such
objects are removed. Also check wash tub.
● Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buc~es, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important
in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
● Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash
tub
or allow
clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach
spills with clothes.
● Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments
before washing and mend
all
rips and tears.
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