Textiles: ironing or smoothing – Pressing or smoothing processes
Patent
1987-08-21
1988-12-13
Mackey, Robert R.
Textiles: ironing or smoothing
Pressing or smoothing processes
D06F 5902, D06F 8300
Patent
active
047900865
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, method and kit for ironing wrinkled fabrics or clothes without using heat or an iron is disclosed. A board is covered with furniture grade velour, bristle side facing upwards. The wrinkled article to be pressed is spread out on the upwardly facing velour bristles. The hands of the user are then placed against the article, palms down, and the article is pressed by the palms against the bristles. The article is then "ironed" using the operator's hands in a spreading motion to move wrinkles from the center of the article radially outward to the perimeter of the article. In this "ironing" process, the palms and fingers of the hands keep a downward force on the article as the wrinkles are spread to extinguishment at the perimeter of the article. When all of the wrinkles have been spread to and extinguished at the perimeter of the article, the article is lifted from the velour bristles and will be wrinkle free. In some instances, sprinking water on the article facilitates the ironing process.
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