How to iron a leather skirt?

Clothing made from genuine leather is practical and always popular. These things look great, they are comfortable, soft and stretchy. In order for a leather skirt to last a long time, you must follow the rules of caring for it. How to pet her at home?

Features of ironing leather

To iron clothes most effectively, you need to determine what material they are made of. There are three types of leather:

• natural;
• leatherette;
• eco leather.

To determine the type of leather, you need to look at its underside. Faux leather and eco-leather have a woven base, natural velvety and soft to the touch. The methods for ironing products are the same, but differ in some nuances. It is more effective to iron natural leather through cotton fabric or paper; for a skirt made of leatherette, the material may not be used.

The quality of the product directly affects the efficiency of its smoothing. Thinner natural material can be ironed better than hard artificial material.If a skirt has become deformed under the influence of temperature or moisture, it is impossible to restore its original shape, but an item that has been compacted in a closet or stretched out can be straightened out quite well.

Ways to iron a leather skirt

According to experts, there are several methods for smoothing the skin.

Using steam

You can use a steam generator to straighten folds and creases. It is necessary to hang the skirt on hangers and treat it with a steamer several times at a distance of 15 to 20 centimeters, avoiding the formation of condensation.

You can also get rid of wrinkles by hanging the item in the bathroom. To do this, you need to open the hot water tap so that the steam that rises from it sufficiently moisturizes the skirt to straighten out creases. The product must be kept in a damp room for at least an hour, then it can be hung to dry.

These methods are optimal for cases where clothing has decorative elements or pockets that interfere with ironing.

The main disadvantage of the steam ironing method is the long drying time, the skirt requires at least four days to dry completely. If the item has been treated with a moisture-repellent composition, after drying the procedure must be repeated, since this property is lost during steaming.

Important! Do not bring the steam source close to the product - there is a risk of stretching the skin.

Iron

Smoothing a leather skirt with an iron is not an easy process and there is a high risk of damaging the product. It is recommended to act in stages:

• read the information on the product label in order to comply with the recommended temperature conditions;
• turn the skirt inside out and lay it out on an ironing board;
• place parchment paper or thick cloth under the product;
• smooth the item evenly without pressing on the iron or holding it in one place for a long time through a piece of damp cotton material;
• Carefully lay out the skirt while it cools so that new folds do not form;
• hang the product on a hanger.

Important! There is no need to use the steam function when ironing things. The product can be steamed or ironed, but not at the same time!

If there is no label on the clothing or information necessary for caring for the product - the minimum temperature of the iron is set.

Important! Do not touch a leather skirt without fabric with an iron to avoid damage to the product.

By water

To smooth it, you need to put warm, preferably distilled water into a spray bottle and completely spray the item hanging on the hanger. After treatment, dry the skirt away from heat sources to avoid deformation.

Oil, Vaseline

Walnut and castor oils and Vaseline are excellent for straightening wrinkles on natural leather. To achieve the result you need apply an oily product to folds and creases with a brush or by hand, wait for the desired effect and wipe off any remaining oil with a damp cloth. This method is one of the safest for the product; the structure of the material is restored, the skin is moisturized and takes on its original appearance.

Humidifier

There are special moisturizing sprays for treating leather products. To smooth a leather skirt with this product and protect it from the harmful effects of the environment, you need to:

• unfold it and straighten the folds;
• spray the spray on the item at a distance of at least 25 cm;
• spread with a soft cloth over the surface until completely absorbed into the skin;
• hang the skirt carefully on hangers.

With a sinker

To iron leather clothes, you can use a weight, which can be books, magazines or a press. To achieve the result you need:

• lay the item on a flat surface;
• put a piece of thin fabric on top of the skirt;
• press down with a press and leave until morning.

What can I do to prevent it from wrinkling?

In order to protect clothes from folds and creases, you must remember that:

• Leather items cannot be stored folded in a closet;
• products made of natural and artificial leather should be stored in a case made of fabric that allows air to pass through;
• leather clothing should be stored in a room with a temperature of about 20 degrees and sufficient humidity, ideally 60%;
• the skirt should be stored straightened, hanging or unfolded;
• if the product gets wet in the rain, it should be dried away from heat sources, carefully straightened out;
• Leather clothing must be periodically moistened and ventilated to prevent microcracks.