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Temperature selection
First of all, check if there is a label with ironing instructions attached to the article to be ironed. Compa-
re the symbol on the label with the table below.
If ironing instructions are missing, but you are familiar with the fabric, the table below may help you.
The table refers to fabrics that have been sized. If the fabrics have not been sized, they may be ironed
at a lower temperature.
SUGGESTIONS
Sort the items to be ironed according to the varying fabrics: wool with wool, cotton with cot-
ton, etc. Start by ironing the fabrics that require lower temperatures and progressively work
up to the fabrics that require higher temperatures, as the iron heats up quicker than it cools
down.
If the fabric consists of various kinds of bres, always select the temperature according to
the bre that requires the least heat. For instance, if the fabric consists of 70% synthetic
bres and 30% cotton, set the temperature to (•) (see table) without steam, as for synthetic
fabrics.
Pure wool articles (100%) can be ironed with the iron set to one of the steam positions. We
suggest that pure wool, silk and synthetic articles be ironed inside out as to prevent the
fabric from becoming shiny.
Other types of fabrics, especially velvet, should always be ironed in the same direction
(with a cloth) with a light pressure on the iron as to prevent the shiny effect. Continually
move the iron over the article being ironed.
Acetate
Acrylic
Nylon
Pollester
Rayon
Silk
Wool
Light cotton
Light linen
Cotton
Fine linen
Starched fabrics
Linen
Dry ironing
Follow the instructions on the label of the garment.
This type of fabric generally requires very light ironing.
Dry ironing
Iron inside out. When ironing mixed fabrics. Select the
Lowest recommended temperature.
Dry ironing
Iron inside out.
Steam ironing
Iron inside out. Place a thin cloth over the fabric in order to
avoid a shiny nish.
Steam ironing
Dampen the fabric before ironing. Heavier fabrics and
starched fabrics can be ironed on the front; darker colours
and embroidered garments should be ironed inside out.
Steam ironing
Use plenty of steam and iron dark fabrics inside out in
order to avoid a shiny nish, Iron lapels and cuffs on the right
side for better nish.
Type of fabric
Position of
thermostat
knob
Ironing instructions
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