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PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
;NAGS, FIOLES,
“EARS, RIPS OR
ZXCESSIVEWEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY
@Relaxationshrinkagecan occur in knitfidbricsthat havebeen improperly stretched
~ndelongatedbythe manufacturer.When this occurs, garmentmaybe pressed back
intoshape after each wash and dry cycle.
~Progressive or delayed shrinkageis caused when starch or sizing(in somefabrics)
is graduallyremovedby laundering.This may also be noticedin oldergarmentsthat
havebeen washedmanytimeswithoutprevious shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation
shrinkageabove.
~Shrinkagecaused byoverheatingoccurs in certain knit fabricsthat havebeen heat-
shaped. When washing,dryingor ironingtemperatures exceedthe temperaturesused
to shape set, shrinkagemay occur. This cannotbe corrected, but it can be preventedby
washingin cool or warm waterand dryingon Low or Delicate heat.
@Leavingclothes in dryer after tumblingstops. Removeand hang clothesimmediately.
@Toomanyclothesin dryer.Dry onlyonewasher load at a time. Do notcombineloads.
@Improperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,suchaswork
clothes,withlighterPermanentPressitemssuchasshirtsor blouses.Donot
wdsh
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 washand dry cycles.Use Permanent Press Washcyclewhich providesa
cooldownrinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
~Incorrect water level. Use LargeWater Level for Medium Load, Medium Levelfor
SmallLoad.
~ Repeated washingin water which is too hot. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty
ofdetergent.
@Accumulationof lime scale due to useof carbonate detergents. If you must use a
non-phosphatedetergent, avoidthe use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
oFailure to use fabric softener, Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
~oremove\vrinkIes:
~Re-tumble on “Pernlanent Press” setting.
~Re-rinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
3If unsuccessful, re-tumble 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.
IPins on garments or sharp objects leftin pockets. Check to make sure all such objects
re removed. Also check wash~ub.
‘Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
~uttons.Removesharp buttonsand belt buckles. This is especially important in
vashingknits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out,
Holes with random square shapes with yello-wdiscoloration maybe caused by
!npr[~peruse of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See page 15.
Jcveradd undil[Itedbleach to w~shtub or allow clothes to come in contact with
i~dilutcd bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
