Intro to Pressing / Ironing

Steam Irons

The two basic kinds of irons used today are:

• Dry iron • Electric steam irons

Normally, hand irons are available in different shapes and weights:

• Narrow hand irons are used for seam opening on sleeves and trouser legs. The wrinkle marks on the garment are evaded by the narrow sole construction of the steam iron as well as curved and narrow ironing bucks. Teflon-coated soles should be used for ironing fabrics that are sensitive to luster • Wide ones for flat shapes • Pointed shape