Getting out creases

[ccga3359]

I just received a SWK wool kilt and there are some creases from shipping. It has probably been answered numerous times, for this I apologize but what is the best way of getting these out or will they just fall out naturally?

[pdcorlis]

One word... steam - try doing a "steaming kilts" search.

[McMurdo]

You might want to look at this link:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ng+out+creases

[PiobBear]

You can try hanging it in the bathroom and taking a long, very hot shower (you did get a proper kilt hanger, didn't you?).

You can iron it. NEVER IRON IT DIRECTLY; USE A TEA TOWEL!
Lay it out smooth, spray the crease with water, lay the tea towel over it, and press with the iron (SWK's are polyester; my iron sets to "Acrylic"). If it's over pleats, pick the iron up and put it down; don't drag it over the tea cloth or it might rearrange the pleats underneath.

[Panache]

I lightly iron my SWK heavyweights when need be.

Cheers

[ccga3359]

Thank you all. I think I have found more than enough information availiable to be successful.

[Tattoo Bradley]

(SWK's are polyester; my iron sets to "Acrylic.

He's got the wool heavyweight, not the standard "synthetic" fiber.

I'm with everyone else. A good dose of steam and you're set. I don't have one of the steamer things everyone raves about. But, a good blast of water on the affected area and an iron (with a tea towel indeed!) will take out the crease(s.)

[GatorUK]

I use a steam iron on wool setting. Only very light pressure is required and the shipping creases will disappear.

[Riverkilt]

I am a devotee of the Black and Decker "Gizmo" hand steamer...available at most big box stores in the States for about $30. Quick, easy.

Ron

[Warlock]

My wife took mine for a pressing at the dry-cleaners. They did a wonderful job!