Ironing Chart
10
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
FABRIC
IRONING RECOMMENDATION
minimum
Acrylic
Dry iron on wrong side.
Acetate
Dry iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray to
dampen.
Nylon
Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray to dampen.
synthetic
Polyester & Rayon Iron on wrong side of fabric.
Viscose
Mainly dry iron. Steam can be used under manufacturer’s
instructions.
silk
Silk
Iron on wrong side. Use an ironing cloth to prevent shine
marks.
Cotton Blends
Check label and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Use setting for the fibre requiring the lowest setting.
wool
Wool & Wool
Blends
Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.
cotton
Cotton
Dry iron while still damp or use spray to dampen.
Use steam medium to high.
Corduroy
Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.
linen
Linen
Iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth to prevent shine
marks, especially with dark colours.
Dry iron while still damp or use spray to dampen.
Use steam medium to high.
maximum
Denim
Use maximum steam.
MIN
SYNTH
SILK
WOOL
COTTON
LINEN
MAX
