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PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
o Relaxation
shrinkage
can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched
and elongated
by the manufacturer.
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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 laundered
many times without previous
shrinkage.
Treat as for
relaxation
shrinkage above.
° Shrinkage
caused by overheating
occurs in certain knit fabrics that have
been heat-shaped.
When washing,
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 low heat.
WRINKLING
IN
PERMANENT
PRESS
AND "NO-!RON"
ITEMS
°
Leaving
clothes in dryer after tumbling
stops. Remove clothes promptly
and
hang them immediately.
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 if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
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permanent
press
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 smaller than regular loads...no
more than
medium loads.
° Use of incorrect
wash and dry cycles. If available,
use Permanent
Press wash
cycle which provides
a cool-down
rinse to minimize
wrinkling.
Also, if
available,
use Permanent
Press drying cycle.
° Incorrect
water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or half full for small load.
* Washing repeatedly
in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
plenty of detergent.
o Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
minimize
wrinkling.
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