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PROBLEM
POSS~LECAUSE AND
RE~DY
SHWNKAGE,
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Relaxation
shinkage
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
afier
each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage
is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is
gradudly
removed by laundering, Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
Iaundeti
-y
times without previous
s-.
ht
as for
Rektion
S-e
above.
c
Shtinkage
mused
by overheating
occurs in certain knit
tibrics
that have been
heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures
excdthe
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.
WMNKLINGIN
. Leaving clothes in dryer
afir
tumbling stops. Remove clothes
promptiy
~d
h~g
PERMANENT PREsS
them immediately.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
●
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads,
* Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles, even
ifd~,
to insure proper
tumbling.
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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 or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
. Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press
loads
should always be smdier than regular loads..
.no
more than medium loads.
c
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides
a cool-down rinse to minimize
wrintiing.
Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
. Incorrect
wa&r
level.
Use
Full
Water
Fill
forme~um
load;
Medium
Fill
fir
small
load.
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Wmhing
repeatedly in too hot water.
Wmh
in cool or warm
water with plenty of detergent.
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