Ironing Guide
Fabric
Temperature Control
Dial Setting
Instructions
Acetate
Nylon
Acrylic
•
Do not use steam to iron these
fabrics.
Always follow the instructions on
the garment labelling.
As a guide, these fabrics usually
require a very low heat setting.
Polyester
Rayon
•
Do not use steam to iron these
fabrics.
Iron the garments inside out to
protect the surface of the fabric
and select the lowest heat setting.
Silk
••
Do not use steam to iron these
fabrics.
Iron the garments inside out to
protect the surface of the fabric.
Wool
Light cotton
Light linen
••
These fabrics can be ironed using
the steam setting.
Iron the garments inside out to
protect the surface of the fabric.
To avoid creating a shiny finish, it
is recommended to place a thin
cloth over the fabric to be ironed.
Cotton
Fine linen
Starched fabric
•••
These fabrics can be ironed using
the steam setting.
Before ironing, lightly dampen
the fabric.
Heavier and starched fabrics
can be ironed directly onto the
outside of the fabric. Darker
colours and embroidered
garments should be ironed inside
out to protect the surface of the
fabric.
Linen
•••
These fabrics can be ironed using
the steam setting.
Use plenty of steam.
Darker colours should be ironed
inside out to protect the surface
of the fabric.
Iron lapels on the right side for a
better finish.
BEL0207 Steam Station
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