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WESTEX CLEANING & MAINTENANCE GUIDE

setting. Garments with lesser degrees of soil can be laundered with lower water relative weight of the garments being dried. Use of the “Permanent Press” setting
temperatures, which also will be beneficial in retaining garment color. on the dryer provides a beneficial cool down cycle.

TUMBLE DRYING IRONING
Westex garments can be tumble dried or air dried following washing. For tumble- Depending on individual preferences, Westex garments may require pressing. A
drying, drying time should be carefully controlled so that garments are removed steam or dry iron may be used on the cotton setting. Ironing has no adverse effect
from the drier immediately when dry or when slightly damp. Overdrying will result on flame resistance properties of Westex fabrics.
in excessive shrinkage. Drying times will vary depending on the load size and the

DRY CLEANING

Dry cleaning Westex garments is recommended for effective removal of greases is recommended. Dry cleaning is not recommended for denim garments because
and oils that are not easily removed by home or commercial laundering. Dry it can result in color loss. For removing body soils and odors, dry cleaning may not
cleaning will not adversely affect the flame resistance of Westex garments. Care be as effective as washing. After five dry cleanings, a water wash is recommended
should be taken to maintain the solvent in a clean condition to avoid soil to offset this problem.
redeposition. Thorough removal of all traces of dry cleaning solvent from garments

MAINTENANCE OF ULTRASOFT, ULTRASOFT AC, AND INDURA

GARMENTS

In order to perform its protective function, a garment must be maintained in its of use and they should be repaired as soon as possible. For advice on proper repair
original condition. Rips, tears and abrasion to the fabric are normal consequences techniques, contact your uniform service provider or clothing manufacturer.

APPENDIX I

Suppliers List: Laundry Supplies

(From Laundry and Supplier Directory and Buyer Guide, 2000/2001, Industrial Other suppliers not listed in this appendix may also have acceptable products for
Launderer) washing Westex garments. For additional information, contact the Uniform and
Textile Service Association; 1300 North 17th St., Suite 750, Arlington, VA 22209.
Note: Listing of suppliers in this appendix does not indicate a Westex endorsement..

DIAMOND CHEMICAL CO., INC. ECOLAB INC., TEXTILE NORCHEM CORP.
Union Ave. & DuBois St. CARE DIVISION 5649 Alhambra Ave.
P.O. Box 7428 Ecolab Center Los Angeles, CA 90003
E. Rutherford, NJ 07073 370 N. Wabasha (323) 221-0221
(201) 935-4300 St. Paul, MN 55102 (800) 442-4360
Fax: (201) 935-6997 (800) 553-8683 Fax: (323) 227-8733
Fax: (651) 225-3185 www.norchemcorp.com
www.ecolab.com norchemcorp@norchemcorp.com

DOBER GROUP GURTLER CHEMICALS, INC. WASHING SYSTEMS, INC.
14461 S. Waverly 15475 South LaSalle St. 1865 Summit Road
Midlothian, IL 60445 South Holland, IL 60473 Cincinnati, OH 45237
(708) 388-7700 (800) 638-7300 (513) 821-8333
Fax: (708) 388-9344 (708) 331-2550 Fax: (513) 679-6283
Fax: (708) 331-9087 www.washingsystems.com
www.gurtler.com sales@washingsystems.com

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