The "perm press" (short for permanent press) setting on a washing machine is designed to minimize wrinkles and creases in clothing, especially for fabrics prone to wrinkling such as cotton blends, polyester, synthetic, and semi- synthetic materials

How Perm Press Works on a Washer:

• Gentle Agitation: The cycle uses gentler agitation than regular or heavy-duty cycles to reduce fabric stress and prevent wrinkles

• Lower Temperature: It washes clothes in warm or lukewarm water (around 80-85°F) to avoid fabric damage, shrinkage, or fading that can occur with hot water

• Cool-Down Phase: After washing and rinsing, the cycle gradually reduces temperature to allow fabrics to relax and smooth out wrinkles

• Slower Spin Speed: The spin cycle is slower to reduce wrinkling and creasing by minimizing the wringing out of clothes

Purpose and Benefits:

• Minimizes wrinkles and reduces the need for ironing.
• Protects fabric integrity by avoiding excessive heat and agitation.
• Helps maintain the shape and appearance of garments longer.
• Saves time by reducing ironing and drying time.
• Ideal for synthetic blends, delicate fabrics, and casual wear

When to Use:

• For clothes labeled as permanent press or wrinkle-resistant.
• For synthetic, blended, or delicate fabrics prone to wrinkling.
• When you want to preserve fabric quality and reduce ironing effort

In summary, the perm press setting on a washer is a specialized cycle that uses warm water, gentle agitation, slower spin, and a cool-down phase to clean clothes effectively while minimizing wrinkles and fabric damage, making laundry easier and keeping clothes looking neat