One of the most important things to know about denim is its make. Fabrics like denim hold wrinkles so well. They require heat to remove these wrinkles. Often, it takes about 150 to 200 degrees to take the wrinkles out. At times, it would also be helpful to spray water on it before ironing. Applying steam would also work before starting with the task of ironing. Spraying water (or steaming) helps in loosening fibers. This makes it easier to take the wrinkles out. When one looks back to how it was in previous decades, it was hard to imagine ironing clothes. Compared to how we iron now, the chore in decades past seems like a hard task to do. Besides, the fashion world these days may be a bit more accepting when it comes to wrinkles. But it seems like there would always be occasions when one needs to take those wrinkles out. There would always be instances when wrinkles do not have room for wherever you’re going. For these specific occasions, we have these tips on how to level up your ironing skills. Here’s a guide. Segregate the Closet You can be successful in the ironing department. There is just one thing you need to do first. And that is to make sure to segregate your clothing. This is something you should apply, especially if you plan on ironing more than one garment. If you have a big pile of clothes that you need to iron, segregate them according to the fabric. The reason for this is because each fabric needs different iron settings. For example, one has to use a lower setting when ironing clothes made of polyester. Or that linen or cotton requires a higher setting. There are a lot more that one should understand when ironing clothes. The type of fabric really matters. If you are not sure of the fabric type, the label would always guide you. In fact, the label can be extremely helpful. It can even provide you with instructions on how to iron this specific garment. When checking the label, here are a few things you should know. When you have seen an iron image with the letter X, the fabric does not need any ironing. Doing so would cause damage. – An image of iron with one dot means that the garment needs low temperature. This also means you should not use steam. – When the label has an image of iron with two dots, this requires you to use medium temperature. Also, you never should apply heavy pressure. – If the label has iron and three dots, this means you need a high temperature. You can also use steam when you want to. Iron Temperatures and Fabrics There are also ways by which you can match the iron temperature with the fabric you are ironing. You can start at the lowest possible temperature. You now have already segregated your clothes according to the fabric. The next thing to do is to start with those that require the lowest temperature. The Low-Temperature Fabrics These are those that are made from acetate and acrylic. Nylon and beaded fabrics also belong to this category. The reason for this is because these fabrics are those that easily burn. Beads damage easily as well. Temperature settings for these fabrics are usually below 110 degrees. When ironing, do it on the other side of the fabric. If you want a foolproof way of ironing it, you can also place a cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric. This should serve as a barrier. The Medium Temperature Fabrics Next in line would be fabrics like polyester, silk, and satin. Wool also belongs to this group. These fabrics can go with medium iron temperatures. The temperature can run between 110 to 150 degrees. As always, make sure to iron on the other side of the fabric. You can also use a cotton cloth as a barrier between the iron and the fabric. For these types of fabric, it would also be advisable to avoid steam. The High-Temperature Fabrics The types of fabrics that can withstand high temperatures are linen, cotton, and denim. When ironing these fabrics, you can use temperatures of about 150 to 200 degrees. And if you want to, you can also use steam or spray when ironing. These would be able to help you loosen the fibers. As such, it disperses the wrinkles effectively. When ironing these garments, however, it is important not to iron them too much. Doing so would dry out the fabric and eventually destroy them. No Need to Iron at All Now, some do not need any ironing at all. These fabrics are those with sequins and velvet. Your iron should not be able to touch these fabrics at all. What you can do is steam them with your iron. But make sure that the iron does not touch the garments at all. If you are not so sure about steaming them, consider this other hack. You can hang garments made of these fabrics in the shower. Run your hot shower on. This should be able to rid your garments of wrinkles. If there is one downfall to this method, it is that your clothes can easily get wet. Also, this should take about 15 minutes or more before the wrinkles go. But it’s effective.