However, blended fabrics and different weights of polyester can become quite wrinkled or creased.
Before You Begin
Getting wrinkles out of polyester almost always requires moist heat.
Heat can bond the stains to the fabric making them almost impossible to remove.
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Wearing damp polyester can set wrinkles or cause stubborn creases, especially if you are sitting.
These use a slower final spin cycle speed that helps reduce wrinkles.
Use your regular laundry detergent for washing.
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Load the Washer
Do not overload the washer drum.
Give the polyester item plenty of room to move in the washer to prevent creasing.
Damp Dry
After washing, give the polyester item a good shake to help release wrinkles.
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Place in an automatic dryer set on medium-high heat and tumble for about five minutes.
Remove the polyester garment while it is still damp and hang it on a sturdy hanger to finish air-drying.
Place the damp towel in the dryer drum and add the clean, wrinkled polyester item.
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Create Steam
Set the cycle tomedium-high heatand tumble the items for about five minutes.
Or, create your own steam with a wet towel.
If not, place a waterproof tarp under the cloth before using the clothes steamer.
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Lightly brush the fabric with the nozzle as the steam escapes.
Hold the garment at the hem and straighten the fabric as you work by gently pulling on the hem.
Air-Dry the Polyester
Allow time for the fabric to air-dry.
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Do not fold an item or wear the garment until it is fully dry.
You will need a steam iron with a clean baseplate and a pressing cloth.
Iron slowly in long strokes from the top of the item to the bottom.
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Be sure that the iron does not run dry if ironing a large piece of fabric.
The polyester should feel slightly damp when you have finished ironing.
Hang it to air-dry.
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If this doesn’t work, you should take your item to a professional dry cleaner.
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