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The Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SHRINKAGE,
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Relaxation shrinkage can
occur
in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
KNITS
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
(in
some fabrics) is
gradudly
removed by laundering. Maybe noticed
inoldergarments
that have been
laundeti many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
Relwtion
Shrinkage above.
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shrin~ge
caused
by
overheating
OCCU~
in
ce~in
~itfabrics
that have been
heat-
shaped. When wasting, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the 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
Knits/Deticates
(Low).
WWNKLINGIN
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Leaving clothes in dryer
afier
tumbling stops. Remove clothes
promptiy
and hang
PERMANENT PRESS
them immediately.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
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Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at
atirne.
Do not combine loads.
Q
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add twoormore similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
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Impro~rloads.
Avoid
laundering
heavy
pe~~ent
press
hems,
such
as work clothes,
with lightir Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses.
Do
not wash or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
c
Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press
loads should always be smaller than regular loads..
.no
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
minimim
wrintiing.
Also, use Permanent Press (Medium)
selection.
. Incorrect water level. Use
Full
Water Fill for medium load; Medium Fill for
small load.
G
Washing
repea~y
in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with plenty of detergent.
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