How to Care For Permanent Press Fabrics

Permanent press is a special finish applied to fabrics.
It helps the garment to stay smooth and wrinkle free
if it is washed correctly.

When the finish is heated (as in hot water or in the dryer)
it soften and becomes pliable. Fabrics will give up
wrinkles at this time.

Permanent items should not be crushed while warm ( in spin
or when dryer stops). Wrinkles may be put back in. Many
washers and dryers have special cool-down cycles for
permanent press to help prevent setting wrinkles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Wash frequently. Once they become soiled and stained they
   are difficult to wash and clean.

2. 
    

   Remove stains as soon as possible.

3. Sort properly.

4. 
    

   Wash small loads. Crowding in the washer can cause wrinkles.

5. 
    

   Select wash time and water temperature according to amount
   of soil.

6. Use a cold rinse.

7. 
    

   Add a diluted fabric softener in deep rinse to reduce
   the static electricity that makes garments cling.

8. Follow instructions on the garments' s label for proper
   use of bleach.

9. 
    

   Tumble dry for best results and remove load as soon
   as tumbling stop to prevent setting in wrinkles.