Ironing

The process by which the unwanted creases and wrinkles are removed from the garments and the outlook of the garments is improved as well is termed as pressing. The pressing process influences the final garment appearance and hence the garment appeal. Finishing and pressing machines contour the semifinished garment panels as well as finished garments by bringing down the fibres in the fabric to an elastic state and then deforming and setting them. It is also known as ironing. Pressing is an important finishing process of in garment industry. In garments industries there is a separate section for ironing the products. It is generally done by heated plates and electric irons in moist condition of garments.

Basic Components / Parameters of Pressing:

In order to achieve good pressing quality, there are four basic parameters that need to be controlled to meet optimum performance: heat, moisture, pressure and cooling with vacuum.

Classification of Pressing:

1.Under pressing

It is the pressing operation performed on garment components as they are made up.

2.Top pressing/Final pressing

This refers to the finishing operation, which a garment undergoes after being completely assembled.