Ironing Mens Trousers

viv0147

Hi I am looking for advice regarding preparing mens trousers to take to an ironing service.
I bought a steam press but I am having a problem with trousers so I have decided to pay to get them ironed. Could anyone advise me the best setting for the washing/dryer machine so they dont come out very wrinkled, I realize all machines are not the same but hopefully you will be able to give me some tips. Thanks

grizzly1911

Not to sure about the washing cycle as ours come out pretty much the same.

It is more the drying and subsequent storage pre ironing that will make the creases more difficult to get out.

Try to line dry rather tumble.

Try to iron was just dry.

For more delicate pressing and to avoid shine on some materials I have always used, an ironing board, standard or steam iron and a damp/rung out clean smooth tea towel.

Make sure you line up the seams and crease. Inner leg face down. Lay the teatowel on top - make sure it is smooth otherwise the folds will imprint on the material, then iron.

If they are really smart trousers I do not press too hard until I am happy with the positioning on the creases - at least using an iron and teatowel you can lift the towel and check.

If you are doing a few pairs dampen the tea towel every so often all though steaming through a dry towel will work too.