How to pet a leatherette jacket at home?

To date, things made of leatherette are gaining very great popularity among buyers. They look very beautiful and fashionable, while costing little money. Most often on the shelves of shops you can find faux leather jackets. They can be of various styles and colors - for every taste. However, each buyer when purchasing such a thing raises the question of how to pat a leatherette jacket at home? Before proceeding to the solution of this problem, you should familiarize yourself with the types of artificial leather and ironing methods. It depends on this knowledge how quickly and safely you can bring a thing into a neat and beautiful appearance.

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Types and features of artificial leather

If you decide that it's time to iron your leather clothes, first figure out what type of material is in front of you:

• Granitol is one of the most common and cheapest types of artificial leather. The basis of the material is cotton fabric and synthetics with the addition of nitrocellulose. Clothing made of such a material wears out very quickly and practically cannot be ironed.
• Lukovil and vinyl - used for sewing clothes, which is popular among fans of subcultures (for example, Goths). Very often bags, backpacks and jackets are produced from the onion.
• Stretch skin - consists of several layers of fabric covered with elastic fibers (elastane, lycra). It is used to create “tight-fitting” clothes.
• Kirza is a very dense and durable material. Durable to use. It is not necessary to iron it, as it is very difficult to crush.

Important! In the market or in clothing stores, you can find items made from recycled material. It is made from scraps of leather in one cloth. Such material is referred to as cheap genuine leather.

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How to iron a leatherette jacket with an iron?

In order to smooth a leather jacket made of leatherette at home, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. Turn the clothes on the wrong side.
2. It is not recommended to iron the front of leather clothes.
3. Choose the lowest temperature setting.
4. Do not forget to supply steam, otherwise - the surface of the jacket may deteriorate. Steam should only be turned on when the fabric is badly wrinkled. Steam clothes at a distance of 20 cm.
5. In order to smooth the sleeves of the product, use a terry towel. Roll it into a tight roller and put it in the sleeve. And then steam over. The main thing is to turn the sleeves inside out.

Important! Ironing is possible only with jackets and skirts made of dermatin and PVC.

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How to smooth leather things without an iron?

There are many different methods for stroking a leatherette skirt or jacket. 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 a coat hanger and leave in this condition for 3-4 days. The result may well live up to your expectations. The main rule - the hanger must be purchased in accordance with the size of your clothes, otherwise the method will be useless.

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

Method 2

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

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

Important! In no case, 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 of the bathtub with hot water and hang your favorite item over it.
2. You need to hang as far as possible from the water.
3. Leave the clothes to evaporate for four hours, and then dry them in the usual way.

Method 4

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

1. Preheat the iron and begin to steam over the crumpled place.
2. Do not forget that manipulations must be carried out at a distance of 20 cm.
3. Dry the product at the end of this treatment.

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

Method 5

Glycerin can be used to soften and smooth the skin. But initially, you should check its effect on the material. Take a sponge and apply a small amount of glycerin on a leather substitute. It is necessary to process several times, with pauses. And then dry at room temperature.

Method 6

Use vinegar and fabric softener:

1. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and spray liquid on the front of the product.
2. If white spots appear, remove them with a damp sponge.
3. After this treatment, dry the jacket.

Important! Before using this or that ironing method, first make sure there are some contraindications. Perhaps your method is not suitable with the use of vinegar or glycerin. Therefore, it is recommended that when buying, ask the seller about all the features of the material of your chosen clothing.

All of the above methods are considered the most effective in the fight against bumps and wrinkles on clothes.

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How to smooth a faux leather bag?

Everything is being sewn from leatherette now: bags, backpacks, skirts, waistcoats. Many owners of leather backpacks and bags in order to smooth dents, perform the following algorithm of actions:

1. Take a cotton cloth. Then wet this product properly.
2. Fill with paper or cloth to make creases and creases smooth.
3. Cover with a wet towel or sheet.
4. Leave in this condition until completely dry.

Some also use the following methods:

• Fill a bag or backpack with paper.
• Lubricate the dents on the surface of the bag with 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 add shine to the product.
• If there is a strong need, 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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Security measures

No matter which ironing method you choose, you should always remember the safety precautions and adhere to the advice of experienced housewives:

1. Some leatherette items can be washed with a spin. After this procedure, the product is hung on a coat hanger and left to dry.
2. Some skin types cannot be steamy and cleaned with chemicals.
3. Before processing and washing leather clothing, always pay attention to its label.
4. If the lining in a leather jacket sits, it can be smoothed out using a spray bottle of water. Before this treatment, the front of the jacket should be softened.
5. If you are not confident in your abilities, you can take no risk and go straight to dry cleaning. Experienced specialists can easily cope with this task.

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