Based on the previously discussed context regarding the cleaning and drying of work clothes made from various materials, the decision to iron depends on fabric characteristics and usage requirements; notably, some specialized work clothes carry explicit prohibitions against ironing.
Work clothes strictly prohibited from ironing
Airtight chemical-resistant work clothes: Relevant standards explicitly prohibit ironing. High temperatures can damage the protective fabric structure, compromising chemical resistance and potentially causing the fabric to age or crack.
Pure polypropylene work clothes: This fabric is not resistant to dry heat and is entirely unsuitable for ironing; forced ironing will directly damage the fabric fibers.
Work clothes requiring no additional ironing
High-polyester content synthetic work clothes: For example, fully processed polyester-cotton twill (often referred to as "polyester-card" or *dika*) work clothes possess strong wrinkle resistance; they rarely show significant creases after air-drying and remain smooth without ironing.
Polyester-cotton blend work clothes: Fabrics with a cotton content of approximately 60% (featuring a double-warp, double-weft structure) offer high tear resistance and wrinkle resistance. They generally do not require ironing after air-drying, making daily maintenance very convenient.
