What is Perm Press?

Perm Press is a fabric-care setting designed to improve the look, feel and durability of laundry after it has been washed. This setting relies on a specialized combination of washing and drying temperatures to help maintain the shape and texture of delicate fabrics. It is often used for items like sheets and clothing that are made of delicate fabrics such as certain silks and wools. Additionally, it can be used on fabrics such as cottons, synthetics, and blends to help retain their shape and color.

The Benefits of a Perm Press Setting

One of the main benefits of using a Perm Press setting is its ability to preserve items’ original shape and texture. Through careful adjustments of temperatures and other elements, this setting helps to prevent wrinkling, fading and shrinkage of fabrics. This is especially important for delicate and expensive items like silk and wool, as the setting provides a powerful and gentle way of preserving their original appearance.

With its mild wash cycle, Perm Press uses only the amount of water and detergent required to treat delicate fabrics gently; it is often recommended for fabrics that require special laundering instructions. Its timed drying cycle also helps to prevent shrinkage in fabrics and helps restore their original shape and texture.

Using a Perm Press Setting

Using a Perm Press setting is relatively easy. After loading your machine, wash your items on a Perm Press setting and then set the drying machine to a low temperature setting. In some machines, this setting may also be labelled Delicate, Wool or Handwash.

When using a washing machine to clean items that are labeled dry clean only, do not select a Perm Press setting; instead, select a Handwash or Delicate setting and check that any detergent used is gentle. Additionally, take care to avoid overloading the machine in order to preserve the effectiveness of its Perm Press setting.

In conclusion, the Perm Press setting is a great way to maintain the newness and vibrancy of items for long periods of time. By carefully managing the temperature, detergent and drying cycles, users can rest assured knowing that their fabrics will retain their original shape and texture.