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Check the packaging or label. If it's made of cotton or wool, a hot iron should be fine. If it's made of synthetic material such as rayon or nylon, a cool iron would be better.
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What happens when carbon monoxide is passed over red hot iron at 120c?
It would cool the iron. Iron is red hot at about 700 C
Is acetate cool for hot weather?
Yes. Its a good fabric to wear in warmer weather
What should be the temperature setting on your iron when you iron cotton clothing?
Hot iron for best results!,steam iron is a great help when fabric has become a little dry.
Why does a hot iron help straighten your clothes?
An iron is hot in order to turn the water you put in it into steam. The steam is the key ingredient here. Basically you're making the fabric hot and damp, and using the weight of the iron to flatten out creases. The steam and warmth helps the fabric fibers to relax whatever shape they've gotten bent into.
Where do you place HOT soldering irons after use?
place the iron on its side(pointy part of the iron facing upwards)on the iron mat and let it cool
What should you do when burned by hot iron?
You should wash it under cool water and then put ice.
Why are rail way lines made from red hot liquid iron but become solid when used?
the molten iron cool to form a solid
How do you care for viscose fabric?
Viscose is similar to rayon. Hand wash in cool water. Do not wring it out. To remove excess water, wrap the article in a bath towel, then remove immediately. Hang to dry. May need to be touched up with a warm (NOT HOT) iron.
When ironing white clothes i get brown spots what can i do to avoid spots?
These brown spots are the bane of people who iron everywhere. You have scorched the fabric by using an iron that is too hot and leaving the iron in place too long.
Why blacksmiths immerse hot iron objects in cool water?
To cool the item they have just shaped in a very hot oven. This also tempers the metal adding strength and to make it less brittle.
What are the disadvantages of an electric iron?
Because they get very hot, they can scorch fabric, burn hands, and create a fire hazard. The electric steam iron has similar disadvantages but can operate at a lower temperature.
How do you iron chiffon fabric?
based upon what I read here: http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Chiffon-Fabric-5714-.htm in order of safety try the following: 1] wet and hang dry 2] cold to warm iron (barely warm) 3] warm iron and a pressing cloth Be careful not to shin the fabric, that means you are staying in one spot to long, or have the iron to hot. It also means you likely have to buy a new garment.
