Ironing Chart

Fabric Temp setting Ironing Ironing recommendation

Acrylic MINIMUM
Min to • Dry iron on reverse side of fabric
Acetate MINIMUM
Min to •
Dry iron on reverse side of fabric
while still damp
Nylon MINIMUM
Min to • Iron on reverse side of fabric
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
Linen LINEN
• • • to Max
Iron on reverse side of fabric or use an
ironing cloth to prevent shine marks,
especially with dark colours. Iron while
still damp or use spray to dampen.
Use medium to high steam
Denim MAXIMUM
• • • to Max
Iron while still damp or use spray
to dampen. Use maximum steam
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