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PROBLEM
AND “NO-IRON”
PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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can
occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When
occurs, garment may
be pressed back into
after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive
is
caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradually removed by Laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
that
laundered
many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
shrinkage above.
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Shrinkage
by overheating
occurs in
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 prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
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clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and
hang them immediately.
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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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Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar
articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
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Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work
clothes,
lighter permanent press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry permanent press with regular laundry.
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Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent
press loads should always be smaller than regular loads..
more than
loads.
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Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. available, use Permanent Press wash
cycle which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling, Also, if
available, use Permanent Press drying 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 repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
plenty of detergent.
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Failure to
fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
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