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Starching
Starching adds crispness and
body to fabrics, enhances soil
resistance, and makes ironing
easier. There are several types of
starches. Carefully follow label
directions for spray or hand
starching or starching in the
washer.
Knits
A variety of knits are being used
for many types of clothing and
household furnishings.
Many knits
are machine washable, some are
hand washable, and some must
be dry-cleaned.
When buying,
make sure the garment has a
care label with care instructions.
These directions must be
followed. Some knits are
stretched during their
manufacture
and may shrink or
relax when exposed to water.
Cotton Knits
Unless the label indicates that it is
preshrunk, cotton knits will
probably shrink to some degree.
Overdrying contributes to
shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash
water should be hot or warm
suitable for color and soil. The
rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks
easily. Treat as a delicate fabric
and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibers
or blends containing a high
percentage of synthetics will
generally keep their shape. When
buying, make sure the tdmmings
(including belts) are machine
washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and
trimmings are well fastened.
Knits of Man-Made Fibers
In general, follow the rules for
permanent press fabdcs as
they tend to have the same
characteristics. Set machine to
PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS
cycle. Set the wash water warm,
or suitable for color and soil.
Rinse water should be cold and
agitation gentle. Do not wash with
lint-shedding fabrics. Separate
items for color, washing whites
separately.
Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers
Follow directions for knits. Button
sweaters and turn inside out. The
ribbon behind the buttons and
button holes may shrink. Stretch
to shape after washing. Odon
sweaters may stretch. Avoid
pulling them when wet. Dryer dry.
Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately
constructed sweaters will need
delicate care. Hand wash.
Measure garment before and
after washing. Squeeze gently
through the water with little
motion. Rinse thoroughly. Block
to shape and dry flat.
For sweaters labeled "machine
washable", follow manufacturer's
directions or use warm water
wash, cold rinse, gentle agitation,
short wash time, and fast spin.
Dry flat. Excess agitation and
excess tumbling are the main
causes of wool shrinkage.
Wool Knits
Dry-clean wool knits unless
labeled machine washable.
Follow manufacturer's
directions.
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