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PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. This may be noticed in older garments that
have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation
shrinkage above.
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Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it
be prevented
by washing in cool or warm water and drying on low delicate heat.
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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
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Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. not combine loads.
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Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes,
lighter permanent press items such as shirts blouses. Do not wash permanent
press items with regular laundry.
Too many clothes in washer. Permanent press loads should always smaller than
regular loads.. more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
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Incorrect wash and dry cycles. If available, use Permanent Press Wash cycle which
provides a rinse to minimize wrinkling. if available, use Permanent
Press Dry cycle.
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Incorrect water level. Use larger water level for medium load, level for
small load.
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Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
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Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
on Permanent Press setting in your dryer, if available.
and dry on Permanent Press setting, if available.
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If unsuccessful, on high heat for to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
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Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
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Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check sure such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
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Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.
Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing
which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
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Holes with random square with yellow discoloration may caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use ‘only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach wash tub or allow clothes
to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
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Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. garments before
washing and mend all rips and tears.
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