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PROBLEM
KNITS
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO-IRON"
ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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
laundered many times without previous s-e. T~t 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.
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
them immediately.
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
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 smaller than regular loads.. .no more than medium loads.
a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
Incorrect water level. Use
for small load.
Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with plenty of detergent.
load; medium level or half full
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