What you can and cannot iron
3 questions about what you can iron — 1 yes, 1 no, and 1 that genuinely depend on the specifics.
| Question | Answer | Short version |
|---|---|---|
| polyester | It depends | Yes on the low synthetic setting, inside out, with a cloth between iron and fabric. |
| linen | Yes | Yes, on high heat with plenty of steam, while the fabric is still damp. |
| velvet | No | No. Pressing crushes the pile flat and it does not come back. |
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- Can you iron polyester? Yes on the low synthetic setting, inside out, with a cloth between iron and fabric.
- Can you iron linen? Yes, on high heat with plenty of steam, while the fabric is still damp.
- Can you iron velvet? No. Pressing crushes the pile flat and it does not come back.