How to Iron Satin

Satin is a dressy fabric made of polyester that comes in many beautiful colors, and is not difficult to iron to keep it looking great. Polyester is not a fabric that wrinkles easily, but you can apply an iron to it to make it look smooth and pressed, especially if they have not been worn for some time.

Iron Settings for Satin

Set you iron on low heat when you iron your satin garments. For satin garments that you packed away and want to get ready for wearing, use a setting of 4 on your iron. Otherwise, set your iron anywhere between 1 and 3. High temperatures will burn satin, so you will want to avoid damaging your good dresses if they are made of satin.

Ironing Satin

Place your satin garment on your ironing board. When you iron satin, move the iron quickly across the fabric. Polyester fabrics do not require heavy pressure from an iron. Use long, smooth strokes with your iron over the satin, moving the garment on the ironing board as you iron. When you are finished, turn off your iron and hang your satin garment up. If the satin garment is worn infrequently, place a plastic garment cover over it. This will protect it from dust in your closet.