Recommended Ironing Temperatures
| Textile | Temperature | Temperature | Dot mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toile | 240 °C | ||
| Triacetate ("Estron", "Silene", "Tricell") | 200 °C | 220–250 °C | |
| Cotton | 204 °C / 400 °F | 180–220 °C | * * * |
| Linen (flax) | 215–240 °C | * * * | |
| Viscose/Rayon | 190 °C | 150–180 °C | * * |
| Wool | 148 °C / 300 °F | 160–170 °C | * * |
| Polyester | 148 °C / 300 °F | * | |
| Silk | 148 °C / 300 °F | 140–165 °C | * |
| SympaTex | * | ||
| Acetate ("Arnel", "Celco", "Dicel") | 143 °C | 180 °C | * |
| Acrylic | 135 °C | 180 °C | |
| Lycra/spandex | 135 °C | ||
| Nylon-6 | 150 °C | ||
| Nylon-66 | 180–220 °C |
| Dot mark | Temperature |
|---|---|
| * | < 110 °C |
| * * | < 150 °C |
| * * * | < 200 °C |
Another source suggests slightly higher temperatures, for example, 180-220 °C for cotton
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