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PROBLEM
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO-IRON"
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
Relaxation shrinkage can
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be 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. This may also be noticed in older
garments that have been washed 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 water and drying on Low
or Delicate heat.
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time.
Do not combine loads.
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 Permanent Press items with regular laundry.
Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller
than regular loads...no more than medium loads to give clothes room to
move freely.
Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold water with plenty
of detergent.
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use
a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
Some writies may remain which cannot be removed.
Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such
objects are removed. Also check wash tub.
Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in
washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow
clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach
spills with clothes.
Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids
and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other
articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash.
Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
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