5 Types of Irons & How to Set the Right Temperature for Fabrics

Along with the times, technology that supports human life is growing. Including the innovation of household electronic devices. Get to know what types of irons are currently available!

There are many types of ironing machines.

Although the basic principle is the same, namely utilizing heat energy to make clothes neater, there are many other additional features that make it easier for users.

Eits! Before getting to know the features, did you already know how many types of irons there are?

Let’s see a complete review of the types of irons and the right heat regulation system for each of the following fabric materials.

Get to know The 5 types of irons with different results

Before getting to know the electric iron circulating today.

There are several types that each have their own advantages and disadvantages.

What kind of iron is it?

Here it is:

1. Charcoal Iron

Charcoal iron including the first generation of irons invented before humans discovered electricity.

The basic concept, this iron uses heat energy from a charcoal storage container.

The container is made of zinc and iron, then filled with charcoal to burn it.

It is this energy that causes wrinkled clothes to become neat.

2. Ordinary Electric Iron

Types of ordinary electric irons are not very liked by people who often iron.

Ordinary electric irons do not have a thermostat to control the heat.

This is because this iron includes first electric iron generation.

For those of us who are ironing clothes in large quantities, it is not recommended to use this electric iron.

Excessive heat that is allowed to continue can damage the iron, and shorten the iron life slowly.

However, the relatively cheap price may attract its users.

3. Electric Iron with Temperature Control

Currently, all electric iron products are accompanied by an automatic temperature control feature.

This temperature control system utilizes bimetallic technology.

The way the Bimetal works is that it automatically raises the temperature when an electric current is applied.

But when the temperature has reached the maximum temperature, the iron will automatically lower the temperature and when the temperature returns to normal the temperature will automatically be raised again.

4. A steam iron

A steam iron is a development of the electric iron.

Clothes that have beads and accessories on them are quite difficult to iron with an electric iron.

The advantage of this iron is that it can tidy clothes without having to touch the the iron surface.

Very suitable for tidying clothes full of beads.

Named steam iron because this iron can produce hot steam that comes out of the water reservoir with the iron.

5. Boiler or Gas Iron Type

Boiler or Gas Iron Type is actually a steam iron which is also modified where the heat source is not generated through electrical energy but through gas energy.

This iron is indeed more economical than an electric iron, but the model is not practical.

This makes it unsuitable for home use.

This tool is very suitable for use on a large scale so it is more often used by laundry service providers.

How to Set the Temperature Scale on Fabric

Setting the the iron temperature can be said to be difficult and easy.

But if you understand fabric type, It will be easy for you to know which is the best temperature for each fabric.

Now,! Before you rush to take the iron, and adjust the temperature, you should first understand the following important things.

Ironing Temperature Scale Regulations For Some Fabric Types

On the iron temperature scale, there are levels.

Starting from a scale of 1–7, the following is a grouping of fabrics based on the scale.

1 scale

Good for acetate, beaded, nylon fabrics.

3 scale

Good for acrylic, lace, polyester, jute, rayon, satin, wool, silk, velvet, synthetic blends and Olefin fabrics.

5 scale

Light cotton fabrics, damask, and linens work well at this scale.

7 scale

In this scale, the fabrics used are corduroy and heavy cotton.

Ironing Temperature Settings for Several Fabric Types

This temperature regulation can be your guide to measuring the iron temperature.

If you have a measuring instrument used.

1. Linen: 230°C (445°F)
2. Triacetate: 200°C (390°F)
3. Rayon/Viscose: 190°C (375°F)
4. Cotton: 204°C (400°F)
5. Silk: 148°C (300°F)
6. Acetate: 143°C (290°F)
7. Acrylic: 135°C (275°F)
8. Lycra/Spandex: 135°C (275°F)
9. Nylon: 135°C (275°F)
10. Wool: 148°C (300°F)
11. Polyester: 148°C (300°F)

Hopefully this article is useful.