How to Iron a Crease in Trousers
From linen chinos to silky dress pants, trousers are a wardrobe staple for many of us, especially as the cold weather sets in for another season. With trouser creases being one of the top styling no-nos, finding a way to keep them looking freshly laundered is essential for making the best impression.
In this article, we will look at how you remove creases with at-home techniques or by using popular ironing services so that you can decide the best option for your laundry needs. We will also examine whether there is a better alternative to ironing trousers and how to keep them crease-free for as long as possible.
To iron the creases out of your trouser care technique, keep reading!
Why Is It Important to Remove Creases From Trousers?
First, let’s explore why you should remove creases from your trousers, as you may be surprised by some of the information we are about to share. With 50% of the UK population confirming they hate ironing, leaving the odd trouser crease can be tempting.
Below are the reasons why this should NEVER be an option:
Making a great first impression is hard with creased clothing. If you have worn some lovely trousers in a special situation, the work could be quickly undone if they are not looking their best. To look professional and just put together in general, trousers should always be crease-free.
Trousers can lose their size and shape over time if not ironed. Ironing essentially returns the fibres of clothing items to their intended state. This means that stretching and misshaping are no longer an issue as the trousers do not have pressure applied in a way that is not intended. This also means that items last longer when creases are not left to weaken the construction of clothing.
Ironing creases also eliminate germs, keeping trousers fresh and clean. Ironing uses a mixture of steam and heat to remove creases. This also can remove germs and break up any tiny dirt fibres that may have remained after washing. Not only does this provide fresh clothing, but it makes trousers more comfortable to wear.
What Options Are Available for Ironing Trousers?
Now that you know why leaving that crafty crease in your trousers is not a good idea, here are the options you have for removing them.
Iron a Crease in Trousers at Home
If you want to remove trousers creases at home if this is your ironing method of choice, you can follow the below steps:
Step One – Check the care label to ensure you use the correct heat and laundry products for the trousers. It should be noted that not all trousers are suitable for traditional ironing techniques. This means you must first decide if ironing or steaming is best for your garment.
Step Two – Steaming is straightforward, so if that is your chosen option, steam the creases until removed.
For ironing, the next step is to set up a proper ironing board and iron. Using the incorrect tools can lead to creases becoming worse or not being removed at all.
Step Three – Fill the steam part of your iron and also have a misting water bottle to hand. The damp element will relieve the pressure from the crease, allowing the heat to return the trousers to their intended state.
Step Four – Choose the right temperature setting for the trousers and let your iron heat until ready.
Step Five – Now is the time for the ironing part of the task. Ironing trousers begin with the pockets and any waistbands or other detailing. This ensures no extra creases are caused when the larger panels are ironed.
Next, you must start by laying out the item lengthways across the board. Light back-and-forth motions should be used to start working the crease out, using extra water or steam for stubborn areas.
Finally, fold your trousers at the creases and iron them down smoothly. These steps all work together to remove wrinkles and ensure trousers are less likely to lose their form when wearing them.
Choose a Professional Laundry Service to Remove Creases From Trousers
The easiest way to remove creases from clothing involves not lifting an iron!
Professional laundry services offer the ultimate way to deal with trouser wrinkles as they use expert techniques to return clothing to its intended state. Sometimes, excessive pressure or heat can be used with at-home ironing, which results in damage. This is eliminated when using laundry services as they know how to handle trouser creases. Furthermore, these experts can leave clothes in a much stronger condition, which makes them more resilient to future creasing.
Not all laundry services include ironing, so it’s always worth checking with your chosen provider.
We are thrilled to confirm that at Love2Laundry, we offer a complete ironing service. This costs either £11 per kg on the hanger or £4.50 per item for trousers when managed alone.
Tips for Eliminating Set-in Creases in Trousers
Having to iron trousers is not a task we can eliminate completely for you (unless you use our expert laundry service!). However, if you follow these hacks you could keep your trousers wrinkle-free for that bit longer:
- Always store your trousers in a way that will not cause creasing. Ideally, this should be done via hanging or folding in a large draw.
- If items have been folded before wearing, leave them to hang before getting dressed to let any folds or creases drop out.
- If you are very formal items or trousers more likely to crease, take them off when not needed when you get home. No matter how tempting it can be to sit around on the sofa as soon as you come in the door, changing into something more practical could save your trousers from needing an instant re-treatment.
- Practice steaming trousers or using relaxing fabric sprays between washes if the fabric in question suits the process.
- Never leave creases for long, as they will become much harder to remove.
How Does Love2Laundry’s Ironing Services Work?
If the professional crease removal option is best for you, choose Love2Laundry. As most launderettes don’t offer ironing and at-home services require you to be in the house, our mobile collection and delivery option is ideal for many people.
We treat trousers using industrial tools and expert knowledge to ensure the correct shape and condition are provided when the items are returned to you for wearing. This eliminates any long-lasting damage and ensures they can be worn straight away when you get your items back.
To do achieve wrinkle-free trousers, our ironing services consist of the following:
- Firstly, you will need to book your chosen ironing service. This includes confirming the service needed as well as the collection and return details.
- Our team then collects the items using our eco-friendly vehicle fleet. It should be noted that you can mix items as our team will sort the garments once received.
- Once our laundry experts receive the items, they will be able to separate according to ironing requirements and proceed to treat. This might also include a washing and dry cleaning service if that is what you have chosen.
- Trousers are then quality checked and returned back to you in ready-to-wear condition. All you have to do is hang them in your wardrobe and enjoy the time saving you have experienced!
Click the link to find our ironing services available near you. Keeping clients with wardrobes full of crease-free clothing is what we do best.
With trousers, if creases are left for too long, they can become a nightmare to remove. To ensure your trousers remain strong and in wearable conditions, treating wrinkles professionally is recommended. Contact our team should you have any questions about this or any of our other services.
