PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR
●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 dso 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 cool or warm 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.
●Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides
a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinMing. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
●Incorrect water level. Use larger 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.
●Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
●Retumble on Permanent Press setting in your dryer.
●Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.
●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 cmnot be removed.
Q Pins on garments or sharp objecfi left in pockets. Check to make sure dl 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 especi~ly important in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
Q 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.
●Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before washing and mend dl rips and tears.
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