How to iron a t-shirt?

A t-shirt is the most common casual wear. They wear it in different ways: under clothes or on top of the body without additional things. It does not matter whether you are at home or at work, playing sports or just on vacation, you always want to stay tidy. And in order for things to stay in shape for a long time after washing or before use, you need to know a few basic rules that apply when ironing things.

The rules presented in this paragraph do not require compliance, but rather are advisory in nature. Nevertheless, they will greatly simplify the life of those who begin to follow them. The ironing process will be more convenient, enjoyable and correct.

Let's dwell on the main tips:

• iron only on a flat, soft surface;
• Do not leave the iron turned on unattended;
• Do not keep the hot iron for long in one section of clothing;

• only clean things should be ironed, preferably semi-moist after washing, because such clothes are easier to iron and better retain their appearance;
• study the label on the clothes, this will help not to spoil the thing, and know exactly the type of fabric of the T-shirt;
• iron the shirt from the wrong side;
• poorly washed or worn items are not recommended to iron to avoid stains;
• a t-shirt that has been wrinkled for a long time after washing should be moistened first;

• the sleeves should be ironed on a special nozzle in a circular motion to avoid arrows, bends and bruises;
• First you need to iron the small parts, and then the base, strictly along the length of the T-shirt, avoiding stretching;
• It is recommended to iron on your own, otherwise there is a chance of getting a burn;
• ironed items should be stored on a coat hanger or wait until it cools down and carefully folded in a cupboard.

You can add other features, the accounting of which will simplify the ironing process. But many over time, they themselves find the rules suitable for themselves and their things and follow them in the future.

Ironing technology itself depends on the types of fabrics. In order not to spoil your favorite things, you need to know a few tricks.

• Cotton. The most unpretentious fabric. If there is a print or dark colors, then ironing is recommended from the wrong side, in other cases it is possible from the front. If the T-shirt is dry, then we simply steam it off, in the absence of this function we cover it with wet gauze and iron. Used high temperature (170-200 degrees) and steam.
• Rayon, silk. These are fabrics that require careful handling, it is not recommended to iron them, you can just hang them over hot water. But if you need to iron, then iron only on the wrong side, using the nose of the iron. Do not iron places that do not need this, as with a lot of moisture spots may remain. The silk mode is not more than 100 degrees (better than 60-70) and steam is not used. For viscose, the temperature should be slightly larger (120 degrees), and the amount of steam should be minimal.

• Polyester. Synthetic material, most often sports things, it is better to shake and hang until it dries. You need to iron such t-shirts from the wrong side, covering with gauze. Polyester does not tolerate heat, can melt. You should iron the material in silk mode, barely touching clothes, and without steam. To keep it ironed, you can roll it into a roller.
• Knitwear Especially does not need ironing, but to keep things longer in good condition, it is best to simply steam from the front or use an average temperature without stretching when ironing. Fold a t-shirt on the shoulders or roll it into a roller.

Not every T-shirt is ironed according to general rules. In order not to iron out many times and maintain the shape of the clothes, it is necessary to understand some of the nuances, including the style of t-shirts.

• With a collar and cuffs. Ironing technology is more complicated than classical: first we iron the small parts, strictly from the edge to the middle, straighten the collar so that there are no bends, use gauze, the rest of the shirt is ironed according to general rules. To prevent the collar from losing shape, you can use starch or a starch-based spray.
• T-shaped. A T-shirt resembling the letter “T” is available with both long and short sleeves. Initially iron the sleeves, then the front front of the shirt, then the back. In the presence of any additional jewelry, ironed only on the wrong side.

• With a print. These are more complex t-shirts, but they are bright and youth. They should be ironed only on the wrong side, without touching the print with an iron.

• With rhinestones and sequins. Rhinestones are a whimsical accessory, so you need to carefully iron the t-shirt from the wrong side, then the front part is steamed.

An iron may not always be at hand, but you want to be tidy all the time. There are some tips on how to get out of this situation.

• Fill the bathtub with hot water, hang a T-shirt over the bathtub. This is the longest method, it is best to spend it at night.
• Pour boiling water into an iron mug and iron over the problem areas.
• If your washing machine is set to "Drying" or "No creases", then this is another way to do without ironing. Nevertheless, often these modes cannot be used, because of the high speed in the machine things can quickly go bad.
• Sprinkle water on your clothes and blow dry.

• Mix the same amount of softener, vinegar and water, sprinkle a T-shirt and wait for it to dry.
• Wet your hands, put the T-shirt on a flat surface, smooth with wet palms.
• Spray water onto a T-shirt, put it on yourself and let it dry on your body.
• Put a T-shirt on a wet towel, wait until it is smoothed, and hang it on your shoulders.
• Stretch the T-shirt, lay it on a flat surface and press down with something heavy.

Not only ironing can save or ruin a product. To wear their favorite things longer, they need care from the moment they wash.

Then proceed to ironing, considering all the criteria described previously. Also, the t-shirt will be able to remain in good condition if it is folded. It is better to fold t-shirts on top of each other or hang on hangers. Following such simple rules, it will be possible for a long time not to part with your favorite things.

How to iron a T-shirt with applique, see in the next video.