How to stroke a jacket from kozhzama at home?

To date, very much popular among buyers are picking up things from leatherette. They look very nice and fashionable, at the same time they cost a little money. Most often on the shelves of shops you can find jackets from leatherette. They can be of different styles and colors - for every taste. However, every buyer when buying such a thing raises the question, how to pat a jacket from kozhzama at home? Before proceeding with this task, you should familiarize yourself with the types of artificial leather and ironing methods. From this knowledge depends on how quickly and safely you can bring the thing into a neat and beautiful view.

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Types and features of artificial leather

If you decide that it's time to iron your leather clothes, first find out what kind of material you have:

• Granitol is one of the most common and cheap types of artificial leather. The basis of the material is cotton fabric and synthetics with the addition of nitrocellulose. Clothing made of such material wears out very quickly and practically does not give way to ironing.
• Lukovil and vinyl - used for sewing clothes, which is popular among fans of subcultures( for example, goths).Very often from Lukovil produce bags, backpacks and jackets.
• Stretch leather - consists of several layers of fabric, covered with elastic fibers( lycra, lycra).It is used to create "tight" clothing.
• Kirsa is a very dense and durable material. Durable in use. It does not have to be ironed, as it is very hard to crush.

Important! On the market or in clothing stores, you can find copies of recycled material. It is made from shreds of leather in one sheet. Such material is referred to as cheap real leather.

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How to iron a leatherette jacket with an iron?

In order to smooth a leather jacket from leatherette at home, it is necessary to follow the following rules:

1. Unscrew the clothes on the wrong side.
2. Do not iron the front of your leather clothes.
3. Choose the lowest temperature mode.
4. Do not forget about the steam supply, otherwise - the surface of the jacket can deteriorate. The steam supply should only be switched on when the fabric is strongly crumpled. Steam clothing should be treated at a distance of 20 cm.
5. In order to smooth the sleeves of the product, use a terry towel. Fold it in a tight roller and shove it into the sleeve. And then steal the ferry. The main thing - turn the sleeves inside out.

Important! Iron only jackets and skirts made of dermatine and PVC can be ironed.

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How to smooth leather things without iron?

There are many different methods, like patting a skirt or jacket from leatherette. Consider the most popular ways among the owners of such clothes, which you can apply to your things, if you are afraid to fully use the iron.

Method 1

We use the most gentle method. Hang clothes on hangers and leave in such condition for a day 3-4.The result will be able to justify your expectations. The main rule - the hanger needs to be purchased in accordance with the size of your clothes, otherwise - the method will be useless.

Important! Even if the thing is not completely smoothed out, it will look much more neat.

Method 2

If the first method is not effective for you, then use heavier artillery. You will need water, a spray gun and a hanger with shoulders:

1. To begin with, turn the jacket on the wrong side.
2. Spray the entire surface of the clothing with water from the spray gun so that it is wet.
3. Then hang the product on the hanger, straightening out any irregularities.
4. Leave in this condition until completely dry.

Important! Do not dry the thing in the sun. It is recommended to dry clothes in the shade and at room temperature.

Method 3:

1. Fill half the bath with hot water and hang your favorite item over it.
2. You need to hang it as far as possible from the water.
3. Leave the clothes to evaporate for four hours, and then dry it in the usual way.

Method 4

If you want to smooth a separate piece of skirt or jacket, you will need to turn it inside out and hang it on the hanger. Next:

1. Preheat the iron and start to rumple the rumpled place with steam.
2. Do not forget that manipulations need to be carried out at a distance of 20 cm.
3. After drying, dry the product.

Important! Ideally, you need to make sure that the steam comes only from the spout of the iron, then the result will be positive.

Method 5

You can use glycerin to soften and smooth the skin. But initially, you should check its effect on the material. Take the sponge and apply a small amount of glycerin to the imitation leather. You need to process several times, with pauses. And then dry it at room temperature.

Method 6

Use vinegar and laundry conditioner:

1. Place the mixture in a spray gun and spray liquid on the face of the product.
2. In case of white spots, remove them with a damp sponge.
3. After this treatment, dry the jacket.

Important! Before using this or that method of ironing, first make sure there are no contraindications. Perhaps your thing does not fit the way with the use of vinegar or glycerin. Therefore, it is recommended when buying to ask the seller about all the features of the material of your chosen clothes.

All of the above methods are considered the most effective in dealing with irregularities and wrinkles on clothes.

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How to smooth the bag of artificial leather?

From leatherette now they sew everything: bags, backpacks, skirts, waistcoats. Many owners of leather backpacks and bags in order to smooth the dents, perform the following algorithm of actions:

1. Take the cotton cloth. Next, how to wet this product.
2. Fill with paper or cloth, so that creases and folds are smoothed out. Top with a wet towel or sheet.
3. Leave in this condition until completely dry.

Some also use the following methods:

• Stuff a bag or a backpack with paper.
• Grease dents on the surface of the bag with a fat cream. And if your thing is light, then treat it with warm milk.
• After the bag has dried, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth - this will give a shine to the product.
• If necessary, the procedure can be repeated.

Using these methods will help you not only smooth out your things, but also give them a more fresh and neat appearance.

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Safety measures

Regardless of which ironing method you choose, you should always remember the precautionary measures and adhere to the advice of experienced housewives:

1. Some things from leatherette can be washed with wringing. After this procedure, the product is hung on the hanger and left to dry.
2. Some types of leather can not be steamed and cleaned with chemicals.
3. Always treat the label before handling and washing leather garments.
4. If the lining sits in a leather jacket, it can be smoothed using a spray gun with water. Before such treatment, you should soften the front of the jacket.
5. If you are not confident in your abilities, you can not take risks and go straight to the dry cleaning. Experienced professionals will easily cope with this task.

Following these simple rules, you can increase the life of your favorite thing and always look neat in it.