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I PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
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WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
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SNAGS, HoLEs,
‘l’EAI<S.RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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POSSIBLE CAUSEAND ~mDY
@Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabricsthat havebeen improperly stretched
and elongatedbythemanufacturer. When thisoccurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shapeafter each wash and dry cycle,
@fiogressive or de~ayedshrinkageis causedwhen starch or sizing(ir~some fabrics)
is graduallyremovedbylaundering. This may alsobe noticedin older garmentsthat
havebeen washedmany timeswithoutpreviousshrinkage,Treat as for relaxation
shrinkageabove.
@Shrinkagecaused
byoverheatingoccurs in certainknit fabricsthat havebeenheat-
shaped. When washing,drying or ironingtemperaturesexceedthe temperaturesused
,to shapeset, shrinkagemayoccur. This cannotbe corrected, but it canbe preventedby
washingin cool or warm water; drying on Lowor Delicateheat.
~Leavingclothes in dryer after tumbling stops.Removeand hang clothesimmediately.
~ Toomany clothesin dryer. Dry onlyone washerload at a time. Do not combineloads.
~Improper loads. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighterPermanent Press items suchas shirts or blouses. Do not wash
Permanent Press items with regular laundry.
@Toomany clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads shouldalwaysbe smaller than
regular loads. .
.no more than medium loads to give clothesroom to movefreely.
~ Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Washcyclewhich providesa
cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
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@Incorrect water level. Use Large Water Levelfor Medium Load, Medium Levelfor
SmallLoad.
@Repeated washingin water which is too hot. Washin 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, avoidthe use of high-carbonate-builtdetergent.
~ Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
@Re-tumble on “Pernlanent Press” setting.
@Re-rinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
@If unsuccessful, re-turnble on high heat for 10to 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. Check to make sure all such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
o snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
b~]ttor]s,Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in
washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
@EIoIeswith raI~domsquare shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by .
!mproper use of ch]orine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach, see ~~a~e15.
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