An individual approach to each pair, or how to iron trousers correctly

Trousers are modern, versatile clothing. They have long ceased to be part of a man's wardrobe. There are not even age restrictions for this outfit.

There are different types of trousers: business, home and work. They are also light and warm. They are worn at different times of the year. But all models have one thing in common - they require ironing.

Well-ironed clothes have always been the face of a person. With the development of industry, ironing clothes has become more difficult. Each fabric requires an individual approach. Read the article on how to properly iron trousers.

Preparation

In order to iron any things at home, you need the following equipment:

• iron or steamer,
• ironing board.

To iron small parts, use a sleeve ironing device.. This is a small ironing board that comes with the standard one. Depending on the material of the trousers, a terry towel and white gauze may be needed.

Between the plywood base and the fabric, the board is laid with batting. The ironing surface must be smooth and even.

1. The ironing board should be placed so that you can iron without bending over. Otherwise, your back will quickly get tired.
2. The light should come from the left side. This will allow you to better see the fabric being ironed.
3. Before work, be sure to check electrical appliances. The soleplate of the iron and the container must be clean. To ensure this, heat the iron to maximum temperature and release steam. If scale comes out with the steam, then it’s time to clean the container.

   The cleanliness of the sole is checked by running a hot iron over white gauze. There should be no traces left.

4. To clean the iron and steam generator, use an aqueous solution of citric acid. Dilute 10 grams of citric acid in a glass of water. Pour the solution into the container of the iron or steam generator. Turn on the device at full power. After it turns off, wait until it cools down, drain the water and rinse the container. Clean the dirty soleplate of the iron with a special pencil. The iron gets very hot. Run along the sole with a pencil and wipe it with a clean cloth.
5. Clothes that are going to be ironed must be washed. A hot iron will reveal all existing dirt. These stains are difficult to remove. It's better not to allow them.

Men's and women's pants: step-by-step ironing instructions

In order to iron your trousers, you need to lay them out on an ironing board. The layout depends on the desired result.

With arrows

If it is expected iron creases on trousers, That first steam the belt and loops. For this purpose, it is better to use a sleeve ironing device.

If it is not there, then the trousers are pulled over the narrow part of the ironing board. Then they are laid completely on the board.

To do this, precisely match the side seams and place one trouser leg on top of the other. First, the side of the upper trouser leg is steamed. Then it is folded back and the inside of the lower leg is steamed.

Then the trousers are turned over and the process is repeated on the other side. This procedure allows you to avoid spoiling previously ironed arrows..

How to make creases on trousers, video tutorial:

And without

If you need to iron trousers without creases, then do this by steaming the trouser legs one by one. Particular attention should be paid to the seams.

Hemming tape is sewn onto the bottom of classic men's trousers. This is done to make the bottom heavier. Hemming tapes are made from synthetic materials. Often when ironing at high temperature, the tape tightens, collecting the bottom of the trouser legs.

To avoid this result, cover the steamed bottom of the product with a terry towel and hold for 5 minutes. This allows the fabric to cool slowly and avoid shrinking.

Women's trousers are hemmed with a simple hem. The bottom of the product is folded 2 times. The edge is machine stitched.

If the trouser legs are very tapered, then you need to iron them from the bottom up. This is due to the fact that the difference between the wrong side and the front side of the hem can reach 1 cm. If you float such trouser legs parallel to the waistband, the front side will receive a stretch and will give a gather.

Features for different types of fabric

The material from which the product is made is of great importance in the steaming method. Trousers made from different types of fabric need to be ironed differently.

Corduroy

Corduroy is a fleecy material. Regular steaming can damage the pile.

Corduroy items are ironed while hanging. The steam iron should be kept at a distance of 1 cm from the surface of the fabric.

If the corduroy is very thick, then cover the ironing board with a terry towel.

The trousers are laid out on it, having first turned them inside out. Iron from the wrong side, setting the thermostat to “cotton” mode.

Cotton

Cotton is a fairly durable material. It's easy to iron. The iron is set to “cotton” mode. If the trousers are dry, they are sprayed with water or a steam attack is used.

Made from linen

The property of this natural material is strong creasing. and low susceptibility to other influences. When steaming, clothes are sprayed with water and a steam attack is applied.

Silk

The thermostat is set to “silk” mode. When caring for silk trousers, special attention is paid to temperature conditions.

Trousers washed in very hot water and steamed at high temperatures will become unusable. They will shrink.

It will be impossible to return to the original appearance. If you have a handheld steamer, it is better to use it..

Chiffon

Chiffon trousers are best ironed using a hand steamer. This will help you avoid trouble.

Made from polyester

This synthetic fiber is good because it has low creasing properties.. But in retaliation for the positive quality, it is poorly ironed.

It is better to iron polyester trousers from the wrong side. At low temperatures, wrinkled areas are not smoothed out, but at high temperatures, seams remain on the trousers. If you need to smooth out folds, this should be done through gauze.

Made from wool

Trousers made from good wool fabric are a great item that do not require special care.

They should be ironed through gauze.. Otherwise, they will have lasses on them.

The gauze is not wetted with water, but simply applied dry to the trousers. Set the “wool” mode and use steam. If the temperature is not enough, then it can be increased.

Viscose

Viscose trousers You don’t have to iron it, the material practically doesn’t wrinkle. But, if such a need arises, then they are ironed at an average temperature close to wool.

Jeans

Jeans come in different densities, but in any case they are cotton. They are ironed in the appropriate mode using steam.

When planning to iron your jeans, you should first check them for sticking. To do this, iron the bottom or waistband from the wrong side first with a hot iron. Everything will become clear immediately.

If the fibers stick, then you will have to iron the jeans through gauze or from the wrong side.

It is better to iron dark jeans from the inside out. This will rid your clothes of white streaks. First, the seams and pockets are ironed. At the end they move on to the trouser legs.

When is gauze needed?

A piece of white gauze still remains an attribute for steaming clothes.

Gauze is needed if the surface of the product has at least a little hairiness. A thin cloth will prevent the pile from sticking and help maintain the appearance of the product.

Gauze is necessary for ironing light-colored trousers; it will help avoid stains that the iron can leave. It is used for clothing made of wool and polyester to avoid the appearance of weasels.

Instead of gauze, it is better to use a piece of madapolam. This material is called gauze. Its thickness is the same as gauze, and the weave is a little tighter.

How to do without an iron?

There are trousers that don't need an iron. This applies to a greater extent to narrow models made from natural fabrics. All you have to do is put them on and walk around. The body temperature will be enough for them to smooth out all the wrinkles on the fabric.

To avoid working with an iron, pants made of thick fabrics should be dried flat.. This will help them maintain their normal appearance.

You can smooth out wrinkled items made from thin fabrics simply with wet hands. To do this, wet your hands and move them over the crumpled areas. Water will help smooth the fabric, and body temperature will help dry out the moisture.

It happens that you urgently need to put your trousers in order, but the iron is broken. There are ways iron the product without an iron:

1. Fill the bath with hot water. Spread the trousers on hangers and hang them over the hot steam. It only takes 20 minutes for them to look decent.
2. Any fabric straightens under pressure. If you have time, you can lay out your trousers on the table, pressing them down with books or other heavy objects.
3. Steam will help smooth out your trousers. You need to boil water in a saucepan. When the water boils, stretch the trousers over the steam and hold.

Conclusion

It is impossible to foresee in advance all the nuances that the owner of trousers may encounter. The fact is that many mixed fabrics are used in production. They are complex in that different fibers require different approaches.

Getting ready to iron my new trousers, you need to pay attention to the instructions that the manufacturer leaves on the product care label. Please follow these guidelines when ironing your trousers.