How to Steam Press a Sweater or Other Knit Garment

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Last Updated: June 29, 2021

You can't iron a sweater, and there are some garments that will be ruined if you try to iron them. Here's how to get your sweater looking like new again.

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Keep the iron still, and do not slide it around the way you usually do when ironing.
Do not use hangers. That will misshape the garment.

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If you are pressing a garment that is finely knit, use a towel that is not terry, or the texture in the terry may leave marks on the piece.

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You may need to re-dampen the towel as you work to keep the steam coming.

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Warnings

To avoid risk of electrocution, don't take the plugged-in iron into the bathtub with you.

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Don't leave the iron in one place too long, or you may damage the garment.

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