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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE .4ND REMEDY
SHRINKAGE,
Relaxation 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.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is
gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
launderedmanytimes
without previous shrinkage.
Treatas for RekmationShrinkageabove.
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
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
PERMANENT
PRESS
them immediately.
AND "No-lRON'"
ITEMS
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
Too
few items in d~er, If
d~ing
Only one afiicle,add two or
more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
Improper loads. Avoidlaundering 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
m~y
clothes in washer. Items must have rmm
to
move freely. perm~ent
PR!SS
loads should alwaysbe smaller than regular loads.. .no more than medium loads.
Use of incomect wash and d~ cycles. Use pe~anent Press Wash Cycle which provides
a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
~comect water level. Use
lmge water level
for mtiium load; medium level or hdf ftdl
for small load.
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r.
W=hing rqeatedy in too hot water.Wmh in cool or warm water with pknty of detergent. '
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