FABRIC IRONING CHART
Refer to this chart for recommended Temperature and Steam Settings and ironing instructions for various fabrics. Always read garment labels and follow manufacturer’s ironing instructions.
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ACRYLIC |
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| 1. | Dry iron on wrong side. |
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ACETATE |
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NYLON |
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| 2. | Dry iron on wrong side to prevent shine. |
SILK |
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| Press washables while damp. | |
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POLYESTER |
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| Dry iron washables while fabric is damp. |
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RAYONS |
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| 3. | Iron rayon fabrics on the wrong side. |
PERM. |
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| Steam iron if fabric manufacturer directs. |
PRESS |
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COTTON |
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BLENDS | AT ANY |
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| use the setting for the fiber | ||
SETTING |
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WOOL |
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| 5. | shine, or use a press cloth on right |
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COTTON |
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| 6. | steam as needed. Iron dark fabrics on | ||
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| wrong side to avoid shine. |
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| 7. | until dry. Use steam as needed. Iron |
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| dark linens on wrong side to avoid shine. |
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NOTE: USE SPRAY FEATURE AT ANY TEMPERATURE SETTING. STEAM SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN STEAM AREA OF THE TEMPERATURE SELECTOR DIAL. WATER SPOTTING MAY OCCUR IF THE SETTING IS TOO LOW.
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