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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:

Loading
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, high water level, 35-40°C (max) with a small amount of soap. Wash for 2-3 minutes and then drop the water and extract for a further 2-3 minutes. Check the knit structure and fibre burst of fabric, repeat step if necessary.

First Rinse Cycle
Step 3
Static fill, high water level, cold 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 a small amount of softener. Wash for 1-2 minutes. Drop water and extract for 6-7 minutes on high speed.

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.