How do you get the shine out of wool dress pants?
It looks like from all I’ve read that you need to use a press cloth to keep the sheen from forming. A press cloth is any kind of lintless cotton cloth (a piece of old sheet, a tea towel or hankerchief). From a T-Fal Iron Site: “Take extra care with certain fabrics. Iron all silks on the reverse side. Cultivated silks should be ironed when damp, but should not be sprayed because they may spot; raw silks should be ironed when dry. Velvet, acrylics, corduroy, embroidered pieces and synthetic leathers should also be pressed inside out. Place a clean towel or blanket on the ironing board to prevent any unwanted sheen. Tip: Pressing wool or dark fabric slacks often creates a shiny look. To avoid any unwanted sheen, use a cloth or an old handkerchief.” From Niagara Starch Site: “The fabric is shiny. Some dark fabrics look shiny after ironing. Next time, iron these items inside out or use a press cloth. It will reduce or eliminate unwanted sheen.” Good luck!! Sources:
