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TIPS
Warning!
Do not pass the iron soleplate on zips or hard materials in order not to damage it.
Divide the articles to be ironed according to the types of material: wool with wool, cotton with
cotton, etc....
Because the iron heats up much more quickly than it cools down, it is advisable to start with
those fabrics which require lower temperatures and move on to those which require progressi-
vely higher temperatures.
If the material is made up of more than one type of fibre, always set the temperature to the
fibre which requires less heat. For example, if the material is made up of 70% synthetics and
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temperature for synthetic fabrics.
If you do not know the composition of the article to be ironed, choose a part of the article which
will not be seen. Do a test ironing on this part to establish the appropriate temperature (always
start with a relatively low temperature and work up until the ideal temperature is reached). To
avoid pure wool, silk and synthetic materials becoming shiny, it makes good sense to iron them
on the reverse side. For other materials, especially velvet, which can become shiny very easily,
cover them with a cloth and iron in one direction only, using light pressure. The iron must be
kept constantly moving over the fabric.
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