While ironing your bed linens can help create a more smoothed out and neat appearance, it’s important to take into consideration the type of fabric used as well as some other factors in order to determine how to properly iron without damaging your duvet cover. Since your duvet cover is most likely the top layer of your bed, it’s no surprise that we want it to look presentable, so take a look at these few tips for careful ironing:

Pay Attention to Material

Cotton, linen, and percale duvet covers can benefit from ironing, as it gives them a smooth, crisp appearance. Sateen or silk duvet covers are delicate, so if you choose to iron, use a low heat setting or steam to avoid damage. Wrinkle-resistant fabrics like blends or synthetic materials often do not need ironing. Rare, delicate fabric like Egyptian cotton should be cared for even more to ensure long-lasting preservation of the delicate fibers used in the sheets.

Read Care Instructions

Always check the care label of the duvet cover you are planning to iron and see what specific instructions they recommend. It’s always best to care for your duvet covers and other bed linens according to the way the manufacturer and company designed it. This will help keep the fabric strong, and intact for increased longevity.

Avoid Embroidery 

Any delicate or raised embroidery should be avoided when ironing as the intense heat from the iron can damage the embroidered parts of the duvet cover. We recommend ironing around the embroidery and prioritizing the remainder of the fabric for best results. 

General Tips to Follow 

• Iron on the 'cotton' setting to regain a lustrous sheen, as the heat from the iron will not damage the fabric.
• Check your iron for any browning before ironing, as this may transfer onto your bedding.
• Avoid ironing directly onto zippers and metal enclosures.
• To remove tough wrinkles, use the steam setting on your iron or a spray bottle filled with water. Spray directly onto the wrinkle and re-iron the area until it is fully dry and smooth.
• To preserve stitching and embroidery, reverse the bedding and use a cloth or towel underneath for ironing.

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