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" Starching
Starching adds crispness and
body to fabrics, enhances soil
r,esistance, 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 trimmings
(including belts) are machine
washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and
trimmings are well fastened.
Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately
constructed sweaters will need
delicate cat'e. Hand wash.
Measure g;_rment before ancI 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 ,3r use warm water
wash, cole rinse, gentle agitation,
short wash time, and fast spin (if
model has speed setting). 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.
Knits of Man-Made Fibers
In general, follow the rules for
permanent press fabrics 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 (if model has
speed setting). 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. Orlon
sweaters may stretch. Avoid
pulling them when wet. Dryer dry.
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