The Problem solver (continued)
PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by ,the manufacturer. When this
occurs, garmentmaybe pressed back
into shape afier each wash and dry cycle. “ ‘
● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Tkeat as for Rek+xation Shrinkage above.
● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fiabrics 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; drying on LOWor 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.
s Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a
cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
c 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.
● 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,
c Failure to use F~bricsoftener. Proper use will
minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
s Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.
● Re-rinse and dry on “Pernlanent Press” setting.
s If unsuccessful, retumble or. high heat for 10-12minutes and hang immediately.
● Iron carefully.
● Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
● pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Ckk to make sure all such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
● Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt bucues, 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.
c Holes with random square
shapes With Yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See page 15.
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.
