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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.

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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.

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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.
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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).

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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.