Ironing clothes may seem to be a boring and mundane task. But you cannot ignore it. Afterall, you need to be careful about how you look and present yourself, right? Ironing helps you press out the ugly creases, fold marks, and wrinkles from your clothes and helps you keep your smart and fine looks.
When you use any type of iron box, it a steam iron or a dry iron, you need to careful with pressing different types of clothes. You need to use the right ironing technique and adjust the heat temperature based on the type of fabric that your clothes are made of. Sometimes, either due to carelessness or lack of knowledge about how to care for certain clothes, you may end up damaging some of your clothes.
So, to ensure that you never burn or damage any of your clothes, in this guide, we discuss some valuable tips to iron different types of fabric correctly using your ironing machine.
Cotton clothes
In India, cotton is one of the most commonly used fabric for making different kinds of clothes. The soft and smooth touch of the fabric make it an ideal wear for the hot and humid weather. Also, the cotton clothes look elegant, while being soft and smooth on your skin, allowing you to be comfortable all day long.
However, cotton clothes can get all wrinkly in no time. Hence, it is paramount that you iron them daily to keep them wrinkle-free, crisp and ready for next wear. Here are a few steps to iron clothes made of cotton fabric.
- Before you start ironing, make sure to sprinkle some water on the fabric to dampen it. If you are using a steam electric iron, like the Vesta 1380-Watt Powerful Steam Iron offered by Wipro Appliances, you can use the power steam and spray function to dampen the cloth and press them for a wrinkle-free and crisp result.
- Cotton, as a fabric, tends to be quite tough. So, you can set the iron to a high temperature and start ironing.
- Make sure that you don’t leave the hot iron over the clothing for long, or it will leave scorch marks over it and may even damage the cloth.
Silk
Just like cotton, silk clothing is quite popular in India. Typically, people wear silk garments only for special occasions, and the silk clothes can be quite expensive. The fabric has natural sheen to it, and is very soft and delicate. So, here are a few tips to remember while ironing silk fabric and make sure that your special dress does not get damaged.
- First and foremost, before you start ironing any silk clothing, turn it inside out and lay out a portion of the garment on the ironing board or a flat surface
- Since silk is a delicate fabric, it is better to use only a dry iron to press them. Make sure to adjust the heat setting to the lowest heat.
- If you are using the Vesta 1380-Watt Powerful Steam Iron, don’t use the steam function. Also, you can adjust the thermostat to silk, as indicated on the iron box.
- Leave the iron over the cloth for more than 5 seconds. Instead, glide over the cloth smoothly in a single movement.
Linen
Linen is a popular summer wear in India. It is a soft fabric, and apart from clothes, it is used for making for several household items like tablecloths, curtains, soft furnishings, etc. If you use any lining cloth in your home, make sure to follow these stops while ironing them.
- Typically, most of the linen clothing items have beautiful designs and embroidery works. So, it is best to avoid placing a hot iron directly on the fabric. Instead, turn the fabric inside out and then press it.
- You can use the steam function or dampen the fabric by sprinkling some water. This will soften the fabric, and help you iron the cloth in a better way, removing the wrinkles, from all parts of the cloth, including the collars and cuffs.
- Adjust the temperature on your Vesta 1380-Watt Powerful Steam Iron to medium heat and gently press the cloth; make sure not to apply pressure on the fabric.
Polyester
Polyester garments are quite popular in India. Many people, especially officegoers, prefer wearing clothes made of polyester because they stay smooth and crisp for a long time, allowing them to keep their sharp and neat looks all day long.
However, when it comes to ironing polyester clothes, you must that this fabric is super soft and it requires careful attention. It cannot tolerate much heat. So, follow these steps, while ironing polyester fabric.
- If you are using the Vesta 1380-Watt Powerful Steam Iron, adjust the heat setting to medium or low.
- Next, lay the cloth flat on the ironing board or a flat surface.
- Sprinkle some water over the cloth before you start ironing.
- You can use the steam function to steam the clothes by hanging them on a hanger.
Woolen
Woollen clothes are generally associated with winter wear. The well-knit fabric not only keeps you warm against the cold but also feels super soft on your skin, allowing you to remain comfortable.
When it comes to ironing woollen clothes, you must be very careful, as it can be a challenging fabric to iron. Use the following tips to iron the woollen fabric.
- Adjust the heat setting to the lowest possible heat on your iron box.
- It is better to iron the woollen clothes from the inside out and avoid exposing them to direct heat. You can use another piece of clothing between the iron and the actual outfit for ironing. It is better to use a cotton clothing.
- Also, never apply too much pressure over the clothing while you move the iron over the garment. This can leave an ugly mark on your clothes.
- For woollen clothes, avoid using the steaming function on your iron box or sprinkling water over the garment. The fine fabric can absorb the water and make your clothes heavy.
Final Word
So, there you go, you must understand that each fabric is different, and it requires special care and attention while ironing. Whether you buy the best iron or clothes or a fabric steamer, make sure to read the user manual you get with the model, and understand its heat settings and functionalities so that you use the right setting to iron different kinds of fabrics.
Using the right heat setting on your iron box is critical to keeping your favourite dress, saree, shirt or cardigan safe from being damaged and also press it neatly.
