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Fabric Chart
Temperature
Control Dial
Fabric
Ironing Technique
Acetates
For best results, follow the
Acrylics
lable on each individual
*Acrilan
garment. Synthetics will melt
*Crestan
if the temperature applied is
Modacrylics
too high. Test the fabric in a
*Dynal
concealed area before starting.
*Veral
Use a dry iron on the reverse
Metallics
side of the garment to avoid
Suede
shine and spots, or employ a
Nylon
press cloth.
*Antron
For suede: Cover the ironing
*Cantrese
board with plain brown
*Enka
wrapping paper and use a
Rayon
press cloth.
Synthetics
Spandex
For best results, follow the
(Low Temperature)
Polyesters
label on each individual
*Dacron
garment. Test the fabric in a
*Ban-Lon
concealed area before starting.
*Fortrel
Use a dry iron on the reverse
*Kodel
side of the garment to avoid
*Trevira
shine and spots, or employ a
*Vycron
press cloth.
Polyester/
Cotton Blends
Cotton/
Tricacetate
*Arnetl
*Trilan
*Tricel
Silk (pure)
Dry iron or use mild steam
Woolens
*Angora
Never iron woolens completely
Wool/Silk
*Cashmere
dry. Steam press on the reverse
(Medium Temperature) *Mohair
side or use a damp press cloth.
*Flannel
Allow to air dry laying flat.
Velvets