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safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operationscommon and fragile fabric typesfabric care considerations main causes of fabric problemscommon fabric problemsdifferential shrinkageheat shrinkagechafinglight fading and fume fadinghardening of printed fabricsloss of body, lustre and sheenholes, yarn slippage and frayingdiscoloration or ringsloss of embossed designrelaxation shrinkagedistortion of bias cut fabricsyarn slippageseparation of bonded fabricgarment failurescare categories:general instructions and warningswashingdryingironingcare instructions:machine washhand washironhotwarmcolddry cleantumble dryhighlowmediumbleachsteampressAustralian Standards for care labellingcontrol measures for the prevention of fabric problemsconsequences of improper care:customer dissatisfactioncustomer claims articles fail to return to original appearanceinformation resources on cleaning requirementsnatural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends:knitted fabrics, including weft knits and warp knitswoven fabrics, including plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pilenon-woven fabrics, such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and compositeemerging smart fabricscommon fabrics:cottonwoolflaxsilkviscoseacetatenylonpolyesteracrylicelastomericspecial fabrics:satin weave fabricstaffeta fabricrib fabricsjacquard fabricsvelvetssheer fabricsspecialty woollensfibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishmentswaterproofingdyespreservativestanninsfinishes used for crease resistancefire retarderswaterproofing or water-resisting finishescoloration for structural or applied design, such as printing or dyeingsurface finishes for aesthetics, stability or serviceabilityinterlacing and interlopingtrimming interfacingliningdecorationsbuttonsembossingembroideryotherquality standards and practicespractices for recording and reportingAS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice.