what is permanent press on washer

The permanent press cycle is a washing machine cycle that uses warm water during the wash and cold water during the rinse to protect clothes that are prone to wrinkling, color-fading, shrinking, and stretching. The cycle is designed to minimize wrinkles, fading, shrinking, and pilling. The agitation and spin cycles are mild, and the final spin cycle is slower, which helps to keep the weight of the wet clothes from pressing onto each other, largely reducing the chance of wrinkles. The permanent press cycle is a versatile option that provides a gentle wash or dry that protects clothing from shrinking, fading, and creases. The cycle is ideal for synthetic fabrics, including rayon, nylon, spandex, and polyester, and clothes that cannot be ironed. The permanent press cycle on a dryer uses medium temperatures to prevent fabrics from overheating, helping to prevent shrinkage, and a cool-down period to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place and help release ones that do form.