Ironing Chart

Fabric

Temp setting Ironing

Ironing recommendation

 

 

 

Acrylic

MINIMUM

Dry iron on reverse side of fabric

Min to •

 

 

 

 

 

Acetate

MINIMUM

Dry iron on reverse side of fabric

Min to •

while still damp

 

 

 

 

Nylon

MINIMUM

Iron on reverse side of fabric

Min to •

 

 

 

 

 

Polyester

SYNTHETIC

Iron on reverse side of fabric

 

 

 

 

 

Rayon

SYNTHETIC

Iron on reverse side of fabric

 

 

 

 

 

Viscose

SYNTHETIC

Mainly dry iron. Steam can be used under

manufacturer's instructions

 

 

 

 

Silk

SILK

Iron on reverse side of fabric. Use an ironing

cloth to prevent shine marks

• •

 

and use regular shots of steam

 

 

 

 

 

Cotton Blends

WOOL

Check label and follow manufacturer’s

instructions. Use setting for the fibre

• •

 

requiring the lowest setting

 

 

 

 

 

Wool

WOOL

Steam iron on reverse side of fabric

or use an ironing cloth. Brush gently

• •

 

to raise the fibres

 

 

 

 

 

Wool Blends

WOOL

Steam iron on reverse side of fabric

or use an ironing cloth. Brush gently

• •

 

to raise the fibres

 

 

 

 

 

Corduroy

COTTON

Steam iron on reverse side of fabric

or use an ironing cloth. Brush gently

• • •

 

to raise the fibres

 

 

 

 

 

Cotton

COTTON

Steam iron while still damp or use spray

• • •

to dampen. Use medium to high steam

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iron on reverse side of fabric or use an

 

LINEN

ironing cloth to prevent shine marks,

Linen

especially with dark colours. Iron while

• • • to Max

 

still damp or use spray to dampen.

 

 

 

 

Use medium to high steam

 

 

 

Denim

MAXIMUM

Iron while still damp or use spray

• • • to Max

to dampen. Use maximum steam

 

 

 

 

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Sunbeam SR6575, SR6585, SR6565 manual Ironing Chart, Min to, Silk, To Max, Denim