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Starching adds crispness and body to fabrics, enhances 
soil resistance, and makes ironing easier. There are 
several types of starches. Carefully follow label 
directions for spray or hand starching or starching in 
the washer.

A variety of knits are 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.

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. Do not wash with lint-
shedding fabrics. Separate items for color, washing 
whites separately. 

Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers
Follow directions for comparable 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.

Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will 
need delicate care. Hand wash. Measure garment 
before and 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. 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.

Permanent or durable press garments and household 
items will usually not need pressing when washed and 
dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle 
resistant than others.

The care needed for permanent press is a little different 
than for cottons. Permanent press garments will soften 
or become pliable when heated. This softening when it 
is in warm or hot wash water will allow wear wrinkles 
to be removed. It will also cause the fabric to wrinkle if 
it is crushed, squeezed or spun when hot.

How To Wash Permanent Press
1. Wash often. Permanent press clothes tend to look 

clean even when they should be washed.

2. Sort loads correctly, refer to page 6.
3. Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. Permanent 

press attracts lint in the wash water.

4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily areas. This is 

especially important for shirt collars and cuffs. Rub 
liquid detergent or a paste of detergent into the 
area.

5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle, hot 

or warm water, cold rinse, and sufficient detergent.

6. Use fabric softener in the rinse water. This will 

reduce the static electricity which attracts lint and 
makes garments cling.

To Dry Permanent Press
For best results, permanent press should be dryer dried. 
See garment care labels. Ironing may be necessary. Use 
low heat setting on iron or steam setting on a steam 
iron.