PROBLEM
SHRIN~GE,~ITS
WRW~ING
IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
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
hea~-shaped.
When
washing,~rying 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 cool or warm water and drying on Low
or Delicate heat.
●
having
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.
● Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides
a
cooldown
rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
● Incorrect water level. Use Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level
for Small Load.
● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm 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:
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Retumble
on Permanent Press setting.
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Rerinse
and dry on Permanent Press setting.
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If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
● Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
Q
Pins on garments or
sha~
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.