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Cashmere is the most delicate natural fiber. A steamer is almost always safer than an iron. Here's when and how to use each.

Cashmere is the most delicate natural fiber. A steamer is almost always safer than an iron. Here's when and how to use each.

Denim needs medium-high heat, steam, and should be ironed inside out while slightly damp. Here's the technique for crisp, wrinkle-free jeans.

Denim needs medium-high heat, steam, and should be ironed inside out while slightly damp. Here's the technique for crisp, wrinkle-free jeans.

Velvet must never be ironed directly — the iron crushes the pile permanently. Here's how to remove wrinkles from velvet safely using steam.

Velvet must never be ironed directly — the iron crushes the pile permanently. Here's how to remove wrinkles from velvet safely using steam.

Rayon and viscose need low heat, a pressing cloth, and must be ironed inside out. Here's the correct technique to avoid shrinkage and distortion.

Rayon and viscose need low heat, a pressing cloth, and must be ironed inside out. Here's the correct technique to avoid shrinkage and distortion.

Polyester is heat-sensitive and needs low heat with a pressing cloth. Here's the correct technique for wrinkle-free polyester without damage.

Polyester is heat-sensitive and needs low heat with a pressing cloth. Here's the correct technique for wrinkle-free polyester without damage.

Linen needs high heat, plenty of steam, and slightly damp fabric. Here's the technique for smooth, wrinkle-free linen.

Linen needs high heat, plenty of steam, and slightly damp fabric. Here's the technique for smooth, wrinkle-free linen.