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PROBLEM
KNITS
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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have
been improperly
and the manufacturer. When this
occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each wash dry cycle.
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delayed shrinkage
is caused
when starch or sizing (in
removal by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
laundered many times without previous as for
. Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed 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.
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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
them immediately.
. 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.
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.
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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 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 Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
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load; medium level
for small load.
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Washing repeatedly in hot water. Wash in cool or water with plenty of detergent.
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