PROBLEM
PRESS
AND
OR
WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
can
in
knit fabrics
improperly stretched
elongated by the manufacturer.
this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into
after each wash and dry cycle.
●
delayed
is
starch or
some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering, This
be
in older garments
have
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as
relaxation
shrinkage above.
occurs
in certain knit fabrics that have been
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed
temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur.
be corrected, but it can be prevented
by washing
warm water and
on low or delicate heat.
clothes in dryer after
stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
●
Too many clothes dryer, Dry only one washer load at a
not combine loads,
●
Improper loads. Avoid
permanent
items, such as work clothes,
with
permanent press
as shirts or blouses.
not wash permanent
press
with regular
●
clothes in
press loads
be
than
regular
than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely,
Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides
a
to minimize
Permanent
Dry cycle.
●
Incorrect water
Use
water
for
load, medium level for
load.
●
Repeated washing in too
water.
in cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
Failure to use
softener.
minimize writing.
To remove
on Permanent Press setting your
●
and dry on Permanent Press
on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
●
Serial to dry cleaners
pressing.
garments
left in pockets. Check to make sure
such objects
removed.
check washtub.
* Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt
zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.
Remove
buttons
and belt
This is
in washing knits
easily.
knits
,
shapes with
discoloration may be caused by
use of chlorine
Use
correct amount of
See Other
Laundry Products
Never add undiluted
to wash tub or allow clothes
to
contact
bleach. Donut wipe up
spills
clothes.
●
unnoticed tears may
during washing process. Check garments before
washing
rips and
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