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Ironing Guide Chart
Below is a guide on the temperature setting required for different types of fabric, along with the rec-
ommended iron method.
Fabric
Temperature Setting
Ironing Recommendation
Acrylic
Synth
Dry iron on wrong side of garment.
Acetate
Synth
Dry iron on wrong side while still damp or use
spray to dampen.
Silk
Silk/Wool
Iron on wrong side. Place iron cloth on top to pre-
vent shine marks.
Nylon
Silk/Wool
Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray to
dampen.
Polyester
Silk/Wool
Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray to
dampen.
Wool
Silk/Wool
Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.
Wool Blends
Silk/Wool
Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.
Cotton Blends
Cot/Lin
Check label and follow manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Use setting for the fibre requiring the lowest
setting.
Cotton
Cot/Lin
Use steam medium to high.
Linen
Cot/Lin
Iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth to pre-
vent shine marks.
Denim
Max
Use maximum steam.
