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Finishing
Finish
Perino knitted fabric can be scoured and milled in side-loading or front-loading programmable washing
machines. The finish will vary depending on:
Yarn Count & Twist
Colour
Percentage of Possum Fibre
Knit Structure
Type of Washing Machine
Water Hardness
The Wash Cycle
Follow these recommended steps for scouring and milling in fully programmable washing machines:
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Step 1
Half fill the drum with Perino fabric. For example for a 25 kilo machine, fill it with 12.5 kilos of knitted fabric. Use fillers if necessary.
Wash Cycle
Step 2
Static fill, med-high water level, 40°C with a small amount of wool detergent. Wash for 5-10 minutes depending on yarn type and then drop the water and extract for 2-3 minutes. Check the knit structure and fibre burst of fabric, repeat step if necessary.
First Rinse Cycle
Step 3
Static fill, med-high water level, 40°C water, wash for 2-3 minutes. Drop water and extract for 2-3
minutes.
Second Rinse Cycle
Step 4
Static fill, medium water level, add the recommended percentage of softener (or 2%). Wash for 2 minutes at the temperature specified on the softener technical sheet. Drop water and extract for 5-7 minutes on high speed (800rpm).
Drying
Step 5
Tumble dry on medium heat. Fill
drum one third full, do not overload
the machine. Allow for plenty of air
to help the Perino knitted fabric dry.