Quote Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC View Post
On synthetics the damp pressing cloth is used to protect the fabric from the hard metal sole plate - and to protect the fabric from excess heat.
Okay, thanks. That was what I originally thought would be the case, but I want to make sure to do it right! (Foolishly put skirt in dryer, narrow box pleats no longer as crisp as they were, came here to see if there were instructions on basting box pleats. Skirt is cheap but non-replaceable-- not bought in U.S. and I am now stuck in U.S.-- and I really like it, so am hoping to salvage the pleats. But I am an ironing novice... haven't ever even been brave enough to have a go at basting my kilt...)