The Problem
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SHRINKAGE,
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shrinkage
can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
KNITS
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage is
caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous
Treat as for
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
shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
IN
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Leaving clothes in dryer
tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
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Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
ITEMS
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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
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
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Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads. . . no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
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Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a
rinse to minimize
Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
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Incorrect water level. Use Full Water Level for Medium Load, 3/4 Full Level for
Small Load.
. Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty
of
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a
non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
* Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize
To remove
1.
on “Permanent Press” setting.
2.
and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
3. If unsuccessful,
on high heat for 10 to minutes and hang immediately,
4. Iron carefully.
5. Send to dry cleaners fortressing.
6. Some
may remain which cannot be removal.
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