How to Iron a Suit Jacket

Of all parts of a suit, the suit jacket is the part many men do not think they can launder at home. If your suit says it can only be dry cleaned, use a product such as Dryell to accomplish the same cleaning in your dryer. This may not, however, do anything to alleviate wrinkles. To get rid of those, you will need to iron the jacket.

Step 1 - Steam Is Your Friend

In order to get the best results when ironing a business suit, you will want the cloth to be slightly damp. You can accomplish this by hanging the sit in the bathroom while you take a hot shower. Another alternative is to run an iron in front of the suit while steam is pouring out of it. This will help to loosen up the fibers in the suit and make them ready to get flattened.

Step 2 - Flip Out

The best way to iron a suit jacket is to flip it inside out. Ironing a suit from the outside can sear the fabric as well as cause it to appear shiny. Iron the inside out jacket the same as you would as a shirt. Remember to set the iron on a temperature lower than the material of the suit as you are ironing the lining and do not want to ruin it. Try to keep the suit slightly damp while ironing. You are not looking to iron it dry. Hang up immediately when all wrinkles are gone.