Ironing Chart

Fabric

Temperature Setting

Ironing Recommendation

 

 

 

Acrylic

Dry iron on wrong side.

 

 

 

Acetate

Dry iron on wrong side while still damp or use

 

 

spray to dampen.

 

 

 

Silk

••

Iron on wrong side. Use an ironing cloth to

 

 

prevent shine marks.

 

 

 

Nylon

••

Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray

 

 

to dampen.

 

 

 

Polyester

••

Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray

 

 

to dampen.

 

 

 

Rayon

••

Iron on wrong side of fabric.

 

 

 

Viscose

••

Mainly dry iron. Steam can be used under

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions.

 

 

 

Wool

••

Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.

 

 

 

Wool Blends

••

Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.

 

 

 

Cotton Blends

••

Check label and follow manufacturer’s

 

 

instructions. Use setting for the fibre requiring

 

 

the lowest setting.

 

 

 

Corduroy

•••

Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing

 

 

cloth and brush to raise the pile.

 

 

 

Cotton

•••

Dry iron while still damp or use spray to dampen.

 

 

Use steam medium to high.

 

 

 

Linen

••• To MAX

Iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth to

 

 

prevent shine marks, especially with dark colours.

 

 

Dry iron while still damp or use spray to dampen.

 

 

Use steam medium to high.

 

 

 

Denim

••• To MAX

Use maximum steam.

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Sunbeam SR8600 manual Ironing Chart, Fabric Temperature Setting Ironing Recommendation