Tips on how to iron bdu's.
Place BDU on flat surface, like an ironing board. Place hot part of iron on BDU move over surface until wrinkles are gone.
Quote from: phirons on April 19, 2009, 10:24:35 PM
Place BDU on flat surface, like an ironing board. Place hot part of iron on BDU move over surface until wrinkles are gone.
and use steam.
Lots of steam.
??? :-\ ;D :clap: Can't be any more simple than that! I use a steamer..but, that's the easiest if you don't have one.
* Don't set the iron on the hottest setting!
* If you starch, test a small inconspicuous section with the starch first, to make sure it is OK to work with.
* Take your time.
* Ask someone to show you how to work an iron, ironing board and starch IF YOU HAVE NEVER USED THEM BEFORE!!!
* Do not iron directly over the plastic buttons. They will leave marks on the material that was on top of the button.
* Use the same starch on both the pants and shirt, or it may fade them at different rates.
Also, if you use starch, don't use too much or it flakes off and looks like you had 1 too many glazed donuts on the way to wherever. Usually what I do is turn my BDU's inside out, and apply a light amount of starch on the inside then turn it rightside out and hang it up.
Quote from: Captainbob441 on April 20, 2009, 10:22:48 AM
Also, if you use starch, don't use too much or it flakes off and looks like you had 1 too many glazed donuts on the way to wherever. Usually what I do is turn my BDU's inside out, and apply a light amount of starch on the inside then turn it rightside out and hang it up.
Too much heat on the iron causes the flaking issue. I have soaked my BDU's in a tub of water/starch, hung to dry, ironed with steam and not have had a flaking issue.
Quote from: capcadetwilliams on April 19, 2009, 09:45:33 PM
Tips on how to iron bdu's.
Put them on an ironing board.
Make sure the iron has water in it.
turn the iron on to about 75% of it's max power.
Glently glide it over the BDU's.
Starch, hairspray, all that junk just makes the material wear out faster, and isn't needed.
Also, it's considered good manners to reply to threads you've started, not just post a half question and never look at it again.
HAIRSPRAY??
That's one I haven't heard of...
I do know that hairspray works for inserting pages into military checklist binders-prevents the ink from sticking to the plastic when you remove it.
Ironing BDUs-JThemann is spot-on: don't make it any more complicated than it has to be.
Iron your BDUs from the inside so starch doesn't show. Also, using proper grammar is rumored to help smooth wrinkles.
I like to put a piece of cardboard in between those pesky buttons and the pocket flaps to prevent the "skoal" rings that they create.
I also cut that extra button off of the top again to prevent those rings.
Make sure to iron the pockets in layers. Pull them up an iron the expansion sides first, then on top to crease them down flat.
When folding the collar make the crease ABOVE the button channel and even on both sides.
Cadet Williams.......I just saw a post of yours from last year. Are you JUST NOW getting around to ironing your uniform???
Quote from: Spike on April 20, 2009, 04:38:12 PM
Cadet Williams.......I just saw a post of yours from last year. Are you JUST NOW getting around to ironing your uniform???
All things in due time. I've had this uniform to iron, and all these threads on CT that I need to respond to. I'll get
General Tips:
http://home.howstuffworks.com/ironing-tips.htm
http://www.betterlifestyleproducts.com/help-ironing-tips.html
http://www.essortment.com/all/tipsonironing_rsmk.htm
http://www.instituteoffabricscience.org/content.jsp?pageName=IroningTips_IroningBasics
http://www.life123.com/home-garden/housekeeping/ironing/ironing-tips-and-tricks.shtml
http://www.thefabricofourlives.com/fabric-smart/Ironing-Tips/
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http://www.marthastewart.com/article/ironing-a-shirt (includes video)
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European Rotary-Style Iron
(http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2009/04/01/miele-rotary-iron-6_3gYqV_22463.jpg)
http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/ironing_is_a_piece_of_cake_with_the_miele_rotary_iron.php
(http://www.gizmodiva.com/entry_images/0409/02/miele-rotary-iron-01_rect540.jpg)
Extreme Ironing!
(http://www.oneinchpunch.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/extreme-ironing-05.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Extermeironingrivelin.jpg/450px-Extermeironingrivelin.jpg)
(http://www.oneinchpunch.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/extreme-ironing-04.jpg)
(http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/uploaded_images/Extreme_Ironing_Mosul_Iraq_Jan_05_05.jpg)
(http://hovanitz.com/images_scc/2003ExtremeIroning.jpg)
(http://eib2.phpwebhosting.com/modules/Gallery/albums/ReadersIrons/Trampoline_1.sized.jpg)
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If you live near a base take it to the Cleaners (usually in the Exchange area) cost $4, they know how to starch and press BDU's. If not take it to the nearest Laundry
(Not Dry Cleaners). Ask if they can starch and press them. If not find another one. Generally you can get them back in one day.
Quote from: Spike on April 20, 2009, 04:38:12 PM
Cadet Williams.......I just saw a post of yours from last year. Are you JUST NOW getting around to ironing your uniform???
No spike i am just not getting around to it just needs to be ironed thats all spike.
Quote from: JThemann on April 20, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
Quote from: capcadetwilliams on April 19, 2009, 09:45:33 PM
Tips on how to iron bdu's.
Put them on an ironing board.
Make sure the iron has water in it.
turn the iron on to about 75% of it's max power.
Glently glide it over the BDU's.
Starch, hairspray, all that junk just makes the material wear out faster, and isn't needed.
Also, it's considered good manners to reply to threads you've started, not just post a half question and never look at it again.
srrry everone for not getting back i have been busy with our unit and suggestions for cac etc.
SAWEEEEET
More issue on starching BDU's
A good iron .........STEAM and $4.00 still in your pocket
But make sure when you are starching....make sure it's sharp enough to cut yourself on
Never starched BDU's in all 21yrsa in the Army
Time management cadets, time management, even the Army is slinking AWAY from starching
Do what you may!!
Oh and while your getting set up to iron
Get a risk assessment matrix on that job
Quote from: O-Rex on April 20, 2009, 02:03:19 PM
HAIRSPRAY??
That's one I haven't heard of...
I do know that hairspray works for inserting pages into military checklist binders-prevents the ink from sticking to the plastic when you remove it.
Ironing BDUs-JThemann is spot-on: don't make it any more complicated than it has to be.
Hairspray worked good when I used it. I'll still use it on my work shirts sometimes to keep the crease on my sleeve.
ok, heres what i do:
Take some StaFlo(has to be StaFlo)
Spray some liberally on the sleeve
fold the sleeve inside out
spray hairspray on the inside of the sleeve
reverse step three
take a piece of paper and lay it on the sleeve
take a iron on high heat and and iron the sleeve, keeping the paper between it and the sleeve
(trust me its perfectly safe)
I have never, ever gotten the dreaded "Starch Shine" with this technique
I just straight dry and hang up. Had my days of ironing and starching
5 bucks at the dry cleaners. Free at grandmas.
Quote from: The Happy Sergeant on April 05, 2013, 09:04:41 PM
ok, heres what i do:
Take some StaFlo(has to be StaFlo)
Spray some liberally on the sleeve
fold the sleeve inside out
spray hairspray on the inside of the sleeve
reverse step three
take a piece of paper and lay it on the sleeve
take a iron on high heat and and iron the sleeve, keeping the paper between it and the sleeve
(trust me its perfectly safe)
I have never, ever gotten the dreaded "Starch Shine" with this technique
4 year necro. Nice.
Quote from: stillamarine on April 06, 2013, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: The Happy Sergeant on April 05, 2013, 09:04:41 PM
ok, heres what i do:
Take some StaFlo(has to be StaFlo)
Spray some liberally on the sleeve
fold the sleeve inside out
spray hairspray on the inside of the sleeve
reverse step three
take a piece of paper and lay it on the sleeve
take a iron on high heat and and iron the sleeve, keeping the paper between it and the sleeve
(trust me its perfectly safe)
I have never, ever gotten the dreaded "Starch Shine" with this technique
4 year necro. Nice.
ROFLMAO
Quote from: stillamarine on April 06, 2013, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: The Happy Sergeant on April 05, 2013, 09:04:41 PM
ok, heres what i do:
Take some StaFlo(has to be StaFlo)
Spray some liberally on the sleeve
fold the sleeve inside out
spray hairspray on the inside of the sleeve
reverse step three
take a piece of paper and lay it on the sleeve
take a iron on high heat and and iron the sleeve, keeping the paper between it and the sleeve
(trust me its perfectly safe)
I have never, ever gotten the dreaded "Starch Shine" with this technique
4 year necro. Nice.
Not just a 4 year necro....but on a thread that only lasted three days in the first place before it got to the joke section! :)