Can You Iron a Jumper?

You can, but you usually should not press a hot iron straight onto a jumper. A steamer or a careful technique is better.

Check the label

If the label shows a crossed out iron, do not iron it. If it has one dot, that is a cool iron, suitable for acrylic and some blends.

Steam, do not press

Hold a steamer or a steam iron just above the surface and let the steam relax the fibres. Do not press down, because that flattens the texture and can leave a shine.

Use a pressing cloth

If you do iron, use the lowest suitable heat, turn the jumper inside out and place a clean damp cloth between the iron and the knit.

Avoid ribbing and patterns

Ribbed cuffs, hems and textured knits lose their stretch and shape when pressed.

Other ways to remove creases

Hang it in a steamy bathroom, or lay it flat and gently smooth it. See how to get wrinkles out without an iron.

Quick answers

Can you iron wool?

With a cool setting, a damp cloth and care.

Can you iron acrylic?

Very carefully on low, as it can melt.

What if it is wrinkled from folding?

A light steam will usually fix it.

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