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A fabric support device is provided for use in a wash basket of an automatic washer. The fabric support device includes an elongated bag having a generally rectangular shape, the bag being formed from a mesh material which allows fluid to pass therethrough. The bag has an open side edge such that cl

A fabric support device is provided for use in a wash basket of an automatic washer. The fabric support device includes an elongated bag having a generally rectangular shape, the bag being formed from a mesh material which allows fluid to pass therethrough. The bag has an open side edge such that clothes can be inserted into the bag. At least one spring member may extend longitudinally along the bag wherein the bag may be rolled into a generally cylindrical shape against the bias of the spring and inserted into the wash basket. Upon release, the bag is biased outwardly against the inner wall of the wash basket such that clothes are supported within the wash basket for washing but are not subject to stretching, twisting and excessive movement.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A fabric support device for use in an automatic washer having a wash basket, the fabric support device comprising:a container for supporting fabric items adjacent the side wall of a wash basket, the container having perforate walls and an opening such that fabric items may be place

[ We claim:] [1.] A fabric support device for use in an automatic washer having a wash basket, the fabric support device comprising:a container for supporting fabric items adjacent the side wall of a wash basket, the container having perforate walls and an opening such that fabric items may be placed therein, the container further including,a mesh bag having a generally elongated, rectangular shape, anda spring member extending longitudinally along the bag wherein the bag may be rolled into a generally cylindrical shape against the bias of the spring and inserted into the wash basket. [19.] A method for washing delicate fabric items in an automatic washer having a wash basket using a fabric support device, the fabric support device having an elongated, relatively flat shape which is formed from a mesh material, the fabric support device is resilient such that it can be rolled into a cylindrical shape, the method comprising the steps of:placing delicate fabric items into the fabric support device;rolling the fabric support device into a cylindrical shape;inserting the rolled fabric support device into the wash basket;releasing the fabric support device to allow it to radially expand within the wash basket and press out against the inside wall surface of the wash basket;initiating an automatic washer wash cycle.