How to iron a T-shirt?

T-shirt - the most common casual form of clothing. They wear it differently: under clothing or on top of the body without additional things. It doesn’t matter whether you are at home or at work, play sports or just stay on vacation, you always want to stay tidy. And in order for things to remain 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 of a recommendatory nature. Nevertheless, they greatly simplify the lives of those who begin to follow them. The process of ironing will be more comfortable, pleasant and correct.

Let us dwell on the main tips:

• iron only on a flat, soft surface;
• do not leave the iron on unattended;
• do not hold a hot iron for a long time on one area of ​​clothing;

• you need to iron only clean things, preferably semi-moist after washing, because such clothes are easier to iron and better maintain their appearance;
• study the label on the clothes, it will help not to spoil the thing, and know exactly the type of fabric T-shirts;
• iron the T-shirt from the inside;
• badly washed or worn items are not recommended to iron in order to avoid stains;
• T-shirt, which for a long time lay crumpled after washing, you must first moisten;

• sleeves should be ironed on a special nozzle, in a circular motion to avoid arrows, bends and dents;
• first you need to iron the small details, and then the base, strictly along the length of the T-shirt, avoiding stretching;
• It is recommended to iron yourself, otherwise there is a chance of getting burned;
• ironed things should be stored on a hanger or wait until cool, and carefully folded in the closet.

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

The technology of ironing 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 it is recommended to iron from the seamy side, in other cases it is possible and with the front. If the T-shirt is dry, then we simply steam off, in the absence of this function, we cover with wet gauze and iron. Used high temperature (170-200 degrees) and steam.
• Viscose, silk. These are fabrics that require careful handling, they are not recommended to iron, you can just hang over hot water. But if you need to stroke, then iron only from the seamy side, using the nose of the iron. You should not iron the places that do not need it, as with a large amount of moisture stains may remain. Mode for silk is not more than 100 degrees (preferably 60-70) and the steam is not used. For viscose, the temperature should be a little more (120 degrees), and the amount of steam should be minimal.

• Polyester. Synthetic material, often sports items, it is better to shake and hang up to dry. Ironing such T-shirts should be on the wrong side, covering with gauze. Polyester does not tolerate heat, it can melt. The material should be ironed in silk mode, barely touching the clothes, and without steam. To keep in ironed form, you can roll into a roller.
• Knitwear It doesn’t need ironing in particular, but in order for things to remain in good condition longer, it’s best to simply steam off the face or use the average temperature without stretching when ironing.Fold the shirt over the shoulders or roll into a roller.

Not every T-shirt ironed by the general rules. In order not to smooth out many times and keep the shape of clothes, it is necessary to understand some of the nuances, including in the style of T-shirts.

• With collar and cuffs. The ironing technology is more complicated than the classical one: first we iron small details, strictly from the edge to the middle, we straighten the collar so that there are no bends, we use gauze, the rest of the T-shirt is ironed according to general rules. To keep the collar in shape, you can use starch or a starch-based spray.
• T-shaped. A T-shirt resembling the letter "T" can be both with long and with short sleeves. Initially we iron the sleeves, then the front of the shirt, then the back. If there are any additional decorations, we iron only from the wrong side.

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

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

Not always at hand can be an iron, but I want to be neat all the time. There are a few tips on how to get out of the situation.

• Fill the bath with hot water, hang the t-shirt over the bath. This is the longest method, it is best to spend it at night.
• Pour boiling water into an iron mug and iron the problem areas.
• If the "Drying" or "Without folds" modes are installed in your washing machine, then this is another way to do without ironing. Nevertheless, such modes are often impossible to use, because of the high speed in a typewriter, things can quickly deteriorate.
• Sprinkle your clothes with water and blow dry.

• Mix in the same amount of solution to soften linen, vinegar and water, sprinkle a T-shirt and wait until it dries.
• Wet your hands, place the T-shirt on a flat surface, smooth it with wet palms.
• Spray water on 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 a hanger.
• Stretch the T-shirt, place it on a flat surface and press it down with something heavy.

Not only ironing can save or damage the product. In order to carry their favorite things longer, they need care from the moment of washing.

Then proceed to ironing, taking into account all the criteria described earlier. Also, the T-shirt can be preserved in good condition if it is folded. It is better to fold the T-shirts on each other or hang on the hangers. Following such simple rules, it will be possible not to part with your favorite things for a long time.

How to iron a T-shirt with appliqué, see the following video.