How to smooth out a polyester jacket without much hassle and effort?

Polyester outerwear is especially popular with consumers. It is affordable, practical to wear and does not require special care, like capricious wool or fur products.

But even such things can quickly lose their original appearance, if you neglect the basic rules of washing, drying and, of course, ironing.

About, how to iron a jacket from polyester at home, read the article.

What is this material and how to care for it?

Polyester products are easy to clean: wash without problems, dry quickly, and most importantly, they can be ironed, which will restore the appearance of the jacket after washing at home.

It is recommended to dry outerwear on a hanger. This will help the garment to retain its original shape and naturally smooth out large creases that have appeared during washing.

Like every material, polyester has its own care features, and they relate to ironing. The polyester from which this material is made, known for its properties to quickly ignite and melt... Therefore, with traditional ironing, the main rule must be observed - a low temperature regime.

As a rule, the manufacturer of the thing indicates the desired mode on the care label, recommending the minimum temperature.

Can I iron it out?

To understand how sensitive a material is to heat, you can use a material sample. It is attached to the item along with spare fittings. If there is no piece of cloth, then start at the lowest temperature.

With voluminous well-insulated jackets, this method does not always help. A thick layer of insulation retains heat and the material will have to be smoothed only from the front side.

This is done in several stages, the observance of which will provide the desired result without damaging the material:

1. Use a thin cotton cloth... It solves several issues at once: it protects the fabric from disappearing, prevents the appearance of wrinkles and iron marks that can appear on polyester during ironing.

   Such traces or weasels, as they are commonly called, are extremely difficult to remove, it is much easier to prevent their appearance.

2. After ironing, do not put the item directly into the closet.... Let it hang in an open place until it cools. So the result will be fixed.

How to remove folds and creases with a steam generator?

Polyester items are much easier to iron with steam. The function of vertical steaming is available for some models of irons and special steam generators.

The instruction in this case is very simple:

• you need to hang the thing on a hanger, by the way, they are attached to many models of steam generators together with a holder;
• select the steam mode for synthetic products so that the flow is not too powerful, as for cotton or linen;
• iron without touching the surface of the jacket with the sole, treating it only with steam;
• you need to start ironing from the inside, while the front will also be processed, since the steam freely passes through the layers of fabric and insulation;
• first of all, the back is steamed, then the front part and at the very end - the sleeves, shoulders and collar.

The advantage of steaming is not only high-quality ironing, without the slightest harm to the thing, but also in the impact on the insulation. Under the steam, it returns to its original shape and is evenly distributed over the jacket by simply shaking it.

If wet spots appear on the material, do not be alarmed - this is simple condensation. It will dry quickly without leaving any marks on things. To prevent this from happening again, you need to reduce the intensity of the steam.

Steam treatment of outerwear helps to kill harmful microorganismsthat appear over time in natural insulation materials such as down and feathers.

Is it possible to do without electrical appliances?

Using steam for ironing is far from a new method, but a scientifically revised old way to return a product to a presentable look.

To do this, use a small closed room, for example, a bathroom.... After a few simple manipulations, the result will be almost the same as after ironing:

1. The jacket is hung on a hanger above the bathroom. At the same time, all zippers (buttons, buttons) are closed so that the thing takes on the correct shape and the lining does not get wet.
2. With the help of water, you need to smooth out all the creases as much as possible, strongly wetting the deep folds.
3. Pour boiling water into the bathroom so that the steam begins to rise to the ceiling.
4. Leave the item in the room until it is completely flattened, adding boiling water if necessary.

After an impromptu ironing, the jacket should be hung in a ventilated room until it dries completely.

This method may not work well with a jacket that requires a complex design where many folds or frills need to be ironed out. In this case, it is better to contact a dry cleaner, where they will provide professional care.while keeping the look of your favorite thing.

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Conclusion

Each of the methods has its advantages: some differ in their availability, while others guarantee excellent results. The main thing is to follow the basic recommendations that will help you get the expected effect and not ruin the thing.