A garment steamer is a very versatile tool for removing creases and giving a new look to all kinds of fabrics. Garment steamers are generally considered "safer" or "less harsh" for clothes. That's why dry cleaners use steam on clothes and fabrics so well that you don't often see retail spaces where irons are used. However, what materials are generally unsuitable for garment steamers? Which fabrics can be steamed?

    Fabric or clothing materials can generally be divided into natural fibers and man-made fibers. From prehistoric times until around the 1900s, fabrics made from natural fibers were only used.

    Linen is a tough material made from 100% linen. All linens are absorbent and dry quickly (much faster than cotton). However, linen is prone to creases and is often one of the most difficult materials to remove because it can be hard and dry. Usually, linen requires a lot of steam to soften the material before the creases can be removed. Certain sheets are easier to iron or require a high-pressure steam iron. An ironing board and something to lean on (the ironing board) will help remove the creases.

    Hard cotton is prone to wrinkling, but can usually be easily steamed with most garment steamers. Sometimes it's best to press on items such as an ironing pad or flexible ironing board to get a pressing effect. Some lighter cotton fabrics, such as jerseys, can be easily steamed with a vertical garment steamer. Harder materials such as shirts are best to use a steamer with a hot ironing board, such as a hand-held steamer or a garment steamer.

    Ningbo Hana Electric Co., Ltd. is a garment steamer manufacturer from China. There are Steam Iron Garment Steamer, Iron Steamer Portable, and more for sale.