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December 9, 2009
Avoid Creases When Pressing Sleeves

When pressing suede and leather garments, you usually don’t want to press creases into the sleeves — and customers don’t want sleeve creases, either. And an easy, inexpensive way to avoid unwanted creases in sleeves is to use a leather sleeve press pad.

October 23, 2009
Use a Hothead or a Solid Plate

What’s the ultimate tool for pressing the wrinkles out of suede and leather garments? The hothead press.

With a hothead press, there’s no live head steam to worry about, but head temperature is an important consideration. If the head temperature is too hot, it could damage the skin, its finish or its color. Therefore, it is of extreme importance to limit head temperatures when using a hothead press on suede and leather garments.

August 21, 2009
How Do You Prevent Swirls when Finishing a Twill Weave?

Q: When my finisher presses slacks that are constructed with a twill weave (especially gabardine), a discoloration that resembles a swirl occurs. What causes this, and how can it be prevented?

A: This discoloration is sometimes referred to as “moiré.” Using vacuum while the head is in the down or locked position can cause this rippled look to occur. To avoid this problem, activate the vacuum as the head of the press is released.