steam setting

Fabric pressing option

A steam setting is a control on an iron or garment steamer that regulates how much water vapor the device releases.

Higher steam settings help remove stubborn wrinkles from heavy fabrics like linen or denim, while lower settings suit delicate materials: Use the lowest steam setting for silk.

Some irons combine steam settings with temperature controls for specific fabric types.

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Opposites
moisture level in heat application

steam settingdry heat

High temperature, low humidity

air dry · tumble dry

heat intensity/gentleness

steam settingno heat

Absence of warmth

low heat

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