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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