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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
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SHRINKAGE,
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PERMANENTPRESS
AND“NO-lRON”
ITEMS
SNAGS, kiOLES. “–
TEARS,RIPS OR
E>(C13SSIVEWEAR
oRelaxationshrinkagecan occLlrin knit fabrics that have been improperlystretched
and elongated by the fianufacturer. When this occurs, garmentmay’be”pre~sedback
into shapeafter each wash and dry cycle,
~Progressive or delayed
shrinkageiscaused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is graduallyremoved by laundering,This may also be noticed in older garmentsthat
have been washed many times withoutprevious shrinkage.Treat as for Relaxation
Shrinkageabove.
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Shrinkagecausedbyoverheatingoccurs in certain knitfabrics that have been heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperaturesused to
shape set, shrinkagemay 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 clothesimmediately.
~Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
oImproper loads. Avoidlaunderingheavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash
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Permanent Press items with regular laundry.
~Too many clothes in washer.Permanent Press loads shouldalways be smaller than
regular loads...no more than medium loads to give clothesroom 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 Large Water Level for h~ediumLoad, Medium Level 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 renlove wrinkles:
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*Returnble On “Pel~nanentPress” setting.
@Rerinse and dry on “Pern2ilnentPress” setting.
Qif U1ls~lccess~’L1l,rctumble On hig!l heat for 1()to 1~ minutes and hang immediately.
~Send tt~all-ycleaners for pressing.
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