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    TLE 9 READING MATERIALS 13 and 14

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    The document provides instructions for ironing clothes. It defines ironing as using a heated tool to remove wrinkles from fabric at temperatures of 180-220°C depending on the material. The basic tools for ironing are an iron, which uses heat, electricity, and motion to smooth fabrics, and an ironing board, which is a narrow, foldable table. The document lists the recommended temperature settings for common fabrics like cotton, linen, wool and provides guidelines for properly ironing different materials like lace, velvet or cashmere to avoid damage.

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    TLE 9 READING MATERIALS 13 and 14

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    The document provides instructions for ironing clothes. It defines ironing as using a heated tool to remove wrinkles from fabric at temperatures of 180-220°C depending on the material. The basic tools for ironing are an iron, which uses heat, electricity, and motion to smooth fabrics, and an ironing board, which is a narrow, foldable table. The document lists the recommended temperature settings for common fabrics like cotton, linen, wool and provides guidelines for properly ironing different materials like lace, velvet or cashmere to avoid damage.

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    The document provides instructions for ironing clothes. It defines ironing as using a heated tool to remove wrinkles from fabric at temperatures of 180-220°C depending on the material. The basic tools for ironing are an iron, which uses heat, electricity, and motion to smooth fabrics, and an ironing board, which is a narrow, foldable table. The document lists the recommended temperature settings for common fabrics like cotton, linen, wool and provides guidelines for properly ironing different materials like lace, velvet or cashmere to avoid damage.

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    TLE 9 READING MATERIALS 13 and 14

    Uploaded by

    Jeff Lacasandile
    The document provides instructions for ironing clothes. It defines ironing as using a heated tool to remove wrinkles from fabric at temperatures of 180-220°C depending on the material. The basic tools for ironing are an iron, which uses heat, electricity, and motion to smooth fabrics, and an ironing board, which is a narrow, foldable table. The document lists the recommended temperature settings for common fabrics like cotton, linen, wool and provides guidelines for properly ironing different materials like lace, velvet or cashmere to avoid damage.

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    SUPPLEMENTAL READING MATERIAL IN

    TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION


    PREPARED BY: MR. J. LACASANDILE

    HOME MANAGEMENT

    WEEK 13 and WEEK 14

    LESSON 3: THE LAUNDRY PROCESS


    IRONING CLOTHES
    What is IRONING?
     It is the use of a heated tool to remove wrinkles from fabric. The heating is commonly
    done to a temperature of 180- 220 °C, depending on the fabric.
     Ironing uses heat energy, electrical energy, and mechanical energy.

    Tools Used in Ironing Clothes:

    1. IRON
     It is a small appliance used to remove wrinkles from fabric.
     It is also known as a clothes iron, flat iron, or smoothing iron.
     The piece at the bottom is called a SOLE PLATE.
    2. IRONING BOARD
     A small, portable, foldable table, with a heat resistant surface.
     A long, narrow board covered with soft material and having folding legs, on which
    clothes, sheets, etc. are ironed.

    Selecting the Correct Iron Temperature

    FABRIC DEGREES CELSIUS DEGREES FAHRENHEIT 


    Linen 230 °C 445 o F
    Triacetate 200 °C 390 o F
    Cotton 204 °C 400 o F
    Viscose 190 °C 375 o F
    Wool 148 °C 300 o F
    Polyester 148 °C 300 o F
    Silk 148 °C 300 o F
    Acetate 143 °C 290 o F
    Acrylic 135 °C 275 o F
    Lycra/ Spandex 135 °C 275 o F
    Nylon 135 °C 275 o F

    Basic Guidelines in Ironing

    Saint John Bosco College of Northern Luzon, Inc.Page 1


    FABRIC IRON SETTING IRONUNG GUIDE
    1. Acetate 1 Press on wrong side while
    damp
    2. Beaded 1 Place on plush white towel,
    press on wrong side.
    3. Cashmere - Do not press, steam only.
    4. Corduroy 7 Place on plush white towel,
    press on wrong side. Use
    steam on front to refresh
    crushed pile.
    5. Cotton, Heavyweight 5 Press while damp.
    6. Damask 5 Use cloth between fabric and
    iron.
    7. Lace 3 Use cloth between fabric and
    iron.
    8. Linen 5 Iron on wrong side while
    damp.
    9. Ramie 3 Iron on wrong side while
    damp.
    10. Rayon 3 Iron on wrong side.
    11. Satin 3 Press on wrong side with cloth
    between iron and fabric. Use
    no steam.
    12. Sequined Fabric - Do not iron, use light steam.
    13. Silk 3 Press on wrong side. Use no
    steam.
    14. Velvet 3 Place on plush white towel,
    press on wrong side. Use
    steam on front to refresh
    crushed pile.
    15. Woven Wool 3 Use a damp cloth between
    iron and fabric. Iron on wrong
    side.

    Saint John Bosco College of Northern Luzon, Inc.Page 2

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