I know there are different fabrics to consider (100% cotton vs egyptian cotton vs no wrinkle fabrics, etc) when ironing your shirts but I don't seem to have much luck with my 100% cotton shirts for some reason. when I iron them they still look wrinkled. do you guys always use starch when ironing shirts or is there some masonic secret to get your shirts nice and crisp?
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Make sure your shirts are still damp when you iron them. I iron mine right out of the washing machine after the last spin cycle, or I spray on water if otherwise. The little bit of steam that you get from the iron isn't going to get it done for you.
That's it! At least have a full spray bottle of water and get it nice and damp before ironing. Starch is optional if you do it this way.
I use steam on 100% cotton or iron when slightly damp.
Hang your clothes to dry on a hanger as the dryer will wrinkle them more. Use distilled water in the iron on the hottest steam setting and you should be good to go.
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thanks! looks like that added bit of dampness is all I need. i've been putting my shirts in the dryer and then trying to iron them when the cycle is done. i'll use a spray bottle next time
At $2.00 a garment and a heck of a lot less time, professional dry cleaning is the only way to go with cotton. IMHO.
That said, I always buy non-iron cotton for that very reason. Forget ironing.
I like to iron, probably for the same reason I like wet shaving...besides, it reminds me of my younger days back in the Old Corps when uniforms had to be ironed, and even starched!
I find that with max steam I don't have to use a spray bottle, and I'll use starch on the collar, cuffs and pockets.
My wife thinks I'm crazy for ironing my pocket handkerchiefs.
I find that with max steam I don't have to use a spray bottle, and I'll use starch on the collar, cuffs and pockets.
My wife thinks I'm crazy for ironing my pocket handkerchiefs.
Suggestion for future reference:
Jos. A. Bank Traveler's Collection shirts.
Never ironed a one, I just hang them right from the dryer.
Great shirts. Wait for a sale, there's one about every month or so at least.
Jos. A. Bank Traveler's Collection shirts.
Never ironed a one, I just hang them right from the dryer.
Great shirts. Wait for a sale, there's one about every month or so at least.
Best shirts ever made!!!!!!! Yes wait for sales and my sales guy said to hold off a week for a 2 for 1 shirt coming up.
You should train her to do the ironing.
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i'm a bargain shopper when it comes to dress shirts, meaning i'm incredibly cheap and don't like to spend more than $20. I'll usually check Marshalls since most of their dress shirts are $20 or less, or i'll check local thrift stores.
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Thats probably going to cost you in the long run. Just like gillette.
fortunately for me, I haven't had much reason to buy any dress shirts so i've only spent a bare minimum. one of the thrift stores I go to locally often has used Brooks Brothers shirts but they're always too big.
I get mine dry cleaned. I am too busy/lazy to do them myself.
Mine too, but she likes the look of the crisply ironed and folded stack of hankies. Besides, like a pocket square, it demonstrates that don't overlook any detail, no matter how seemingly small.
...and besides, I like to iron, too.
I'm amazed that some of you still use starch! I don't think I've ever seen anything starched.
Used to know someone who ironed his socks! Made oi laarf...
Gareth
Used to know someone who ironed his socks! Made oi laarf...
Gareth
I always use "Organic Cleaners" - right around the corner.
Medium starch.
On hangars.
Medium starch.
On hangars.
Kohl's when they have sales have quite good quality shirts for under $20, often under $15,
Two years ago, during a Macy's clearance I snagged a bunch of fine dress shirts for under $10.
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