Secrets of delicate ironing: how to iron organza after washing?

Light, airy dresses, exquisite curtains made of flowing organza: many people prefer to refuse all this beauty, fearing the labor-intensive ironing of delicate fabric.

How to quickly iron organza after washing and is it possible to avoid this process altogether?

Ironing secrets will help you achieve the perfect result with minimal time and effort.

If necessary?

When washing and drying organza is done correctly, you can avoid ironing this airy, silky fabric.

So For washing use only special detergents for delicate fabrics, the water temperature should not exceed 35-40C.

When washing organza in a washing machine, the spin speed should not exceed 500 (or it is better to turn off the spin function altogether). When washing by hand, it is strictly forbidden to wring out the fabric with your hands.

The video will show you how to wash organza in a washing machine so as not to iron it later:

How to do it?

Iron organza after washing possible in several ways:

• using an iron,
• steam generator.

Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Iron

To achieve perfect ironing results and avoid fabric damage, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• before ironing, be sure to check the cleanliness of the soleplate of the iron (the slightest scratches and dirt leave roughness on the silky surface);
• the iron is heated to a certain temperature (100-140C);
• a product made of delicate fabric is laid out on the ironing board with the wrong side (it is not recommended to iron delicate fabric on the front side);
• during the ironing process, the iron is quickly moved across the fabric (without pressure);
• A piece of white gauze, through which thin fabric is ironed, will help protect the organza from deformation.

If the fabric is very wide, it can be laid on the ironing board rolled in several layers.

We use a steam generator

Steam will help eliminate creases and folds and quickly smooth out organza.

Using the steam generator is simple:

• clothes for ironing are hung on a special rack - hangers, curtains on the ledge;
• Using the vertical steam function, delicate fabrics are smoothed in seconds.

Features of ironing depending on the fabric

Temperature conditions and ironing characteristics are determined by the type of organza:

• silk,
• polyester,
• viscose.

Silk

High cost of silk organza provides a number of restrictions when ironing:

1. Only slightly damp fabric can be ironed. If the silk organza is dry, it must be sprinkled with water and placed in a plastic bag for half an hour to evenly distribute moisture throughout the fabric.
2. Silk organza is ironed only at a temperature not exceeding 140C (or the “silk” option on the iron regulator).
3. Silk should never be ironed wet. Firstly, the fabric may change its structure (become more rigid), and yellow spots may appear on the organza.
4. Silk organza is ironed only from the wrong side.
5. When using a steamer to iron silk, the steam pressure should be low with a fine spray of moisture (otherwise the fibers will lose their strength).

Polyester

Synthetic fibers create not only strong, but also wear-resistant fabric that often does not require ironing. It is enough to hang the wet product, straighten it and let the water drain.

In a situation where, after washing, polyester items still become wrinkled, The following recommendations will help you sort them out::

• Before ironing, the wet item should hang on hangers.
• if we are talking about curtains, they are hung wet on the cornice;
• iron dry fabric at a temperature of 100C (or the “nylon” option on the iron);
• heavily wrinkled polyester is ironed through damp gauze;
• It is not advisable to use a steamer to iron polyester, as the item may lose its shape.

Viscose

Soft viscose wrinkles very much after washing, so ironing is a must.

The following tips will help you quickly remove wrinkles from viscose:

• ironing is carried out at temperatures up to 150;
• viscose fibers are very thin, so ironing takes place at an accelerated pace (you cannot linger for a long time and move the iron in the same place);
• viscose is ironed through damp gauze;
• Viscose is never steamed, as the steam leaves streaks on the fabric and stretches it.

Tips and prohibitions

The following tips will help you avoid ironing mistakes:

1. Wrinkles can be easily removed by ironing them through damp gauze.
2. The temperature regime for organza never exceeds 140 C.
3. Organza is ironed intensively, but without strong pressure. Thin, light matter, even if the iron is held in one place for a minute, can change color and structure.
4. Strong creases and folds can be effectively removed using a steamer. Exposure to steam is carried out at a distance of at least 15 cm from the material.
5. Before ironing, always test the heated iron on an inconspicuous area of ​​the fabric. Particular attention is paid to the first ironing of organza products.

Conclusion

You can truly appreciate the beauty of silky organza only if you follow the rules of care (washing and ironing) for this delicate, airy fabric.