A T-shirt is a universal type of clothing that has long become an integral part of any wardrobe. It looks elegant on women, stylish on men, bright and cheerful on children.
How to iron a T-shirt correctly: basic principles
A regular iron is suitable for caring for the product. But without knowing the ironing rules, you can easily ruin your favorite item. These little secrets will help you avoid ending up in an unpleasant situation. Use an ironing board or a flat, soft surface for ironing.
To select the temperature setting for your iron, look at the product label.
It is advisable to iron things semi-damp, because creases and folds on dry fabric are more difficult to iron. A T-shirt that has been lying around for a long time after washing should first be lightly sprayed with water from a spray bottle, then begin ironing.
You should not iron “stale” T-shirts, especially if they have stains. During heat treatment, dirt molecules combine with fabric fibers.As a result of this interaction, difficult-to-remove stains appear on the surface of the product.
To avoid stretching, decide on the direction before ironing - for example, only from left to right or from top to bottom.
To prevent arrows from remaining on your sleeves after ironing, use a special device - an ironing board attachment or a rolled towel.
If you do not plan to wear the items immediately after ironing, hang them on hangers and leave them until they cool completely.
How to quickly iron fabric without an iron: 3 easy ways
Find yourself in a situation where you don’t have an iron at hand? Here are 3 ways to easily put things in order.
- Fill the bathtub with very hot water. Hang a T-shirt on hangers above it, after 20 minutes it will smooth out, but it will wet. You can use a hair dryer to dry it.
- To smooth out mild wrinkles, you can use your own palms moistened with water. Under the influence of moisture, the creases will straighten out. You need to wash your hands first so as not to leave dirty stains on the T-shirt.
- This method should be used in the evening. Take the T-shirt you want to iron. Place it under the mattress and go to bed. In the morning there will be no wrinkles on it.
These methods can be used, but ironing is still more effective.
How to gently iron a T-shirt depending on the material from which it is made
Most often, T-shirts are made from cotton, viscose, silks and polyester. Let's consider the main nuances when ironing products made from different fabrics. Cotton items are ironed using steam at a fairly high temperature. If there are no decorative elements on the product, then it is ironed from the front side.On the contrary, it is better to iron products made from viscose from the reverse side, using the “silk” mode. Avoid moisture as water leaves unsightly stains on the product.
When ironing clothes made from polyester The “silk” mode is also used. T-shirts are ironed from the wrong side without steam. At high temperatures, such fabric can melt.
How to iron men's T-shirts correctly
What is the difference between men's and women's? A significant difference is observed only in the styles of the models, but in other qualities they are absolutely the same. Therefore, and pet them following the same rules.
Principle of operation
Starting with small details, then moving on to the main part. Let's take a closer look at them.
Step-by-step instruction
- iron sleeves on both sides;
- iron the front front side;
- iron the back front side;
- fold the product by folding the sleeves behind the back, and the T-shirt itself in half.
Features of ironing T-shirts with decorative elements (rhinestones, bead embroidery, stickers and sequins)
Modern fashionable T-shirts with prints, rhinestones and other decor can be seriously damaged. To prevent this from happening, you need to follow a simple, important condition - always iron things with a pattern on the wrong side. If the print is on both sides, place a clean sheet of white paper inside.
Temperature conditions when ironing T-shirts made from different fabrics
Temperature is an important indicator for ironing. Typically, instructions for caring for items can be found on the product label. If the label is lost or the data has been erased from it, use the information below.
Pure cotton: 140–170 C, wet steam, strong pressure.
Polyester: temperature mode “minimum” or “silk”, no steam, light pressure.
Viscose: 120 C, “silk” temperature, a little steam, normal pressure.
Silk: 60–80 C, no steam, normal pressure.
Knitwear: minimum or medium temperature, steam with a steam iron.
The nuances of ironing T-shirts of different styles
How to iron a T-shirt
And the last thing we need to figure out is how products of different styles are ironed.
Ordinary T-shirts have a simple cut that visually resembles the letter T. We discussed how to put this type of model in order earlier, it’s all simple.
The principle of ironing products with collars and cuffs
With category T-shirt Polo T-shirt a little more complicated. These models have a collar and a placket.. First of all, we iron these parts. When ironing the collar, move the iron “from edge to middle” using a steaming cloth. Next, we continue to iron, like a regular T-shirt.
Accuracy will never lose its relevance. Remember this and remain attractive at any time of the year!
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