PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SHMNKAGE,
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Relaxation shrinkage can
occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
KNITS and
elongatd by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progr=sive
or delayed shrinkage
is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is
gradually removed by laundering. Maybe
noticd
in older garments that have been
laundeti many times without previous-e.
ht
m
for Rel~tion
S-
tie.
s
Shrinkage
camed
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 cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
WWNKLINGIN
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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
PERMANENT PRESS
them immediately.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
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Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
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Tw
few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
. 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 or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
s
Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press
loads should always be smaller than regular loads..
.no
more than medium loads.
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Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides
a cool-down rinse to minimize
wrinUing.
Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
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Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load;
medium level
or
half full
for small load.
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Washing
repeatiy
in too hot water. Wash in cool or
~
water with plenty of detergent.
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