How to Get the Wrinkles out of Blackout (1 Viewer)

[BryanMac]

I just received he Material to build my Screen. I am using the Blackout Cloth. The problem is that it was folded. I am going to be making a portable screen with a Collapsible frame, so I am wanting to know how to get the wrinkles out of the cloth? I am trying to stretch out the wrinkles but when I release the tension the wrinkles return. Any IDeas?? Can I steam them out? a warm Iron?

 

[Wayne Ernst]

Hints form Heloise ...

Sure, a warm iron - with some steam will help. Also, you could try the following:

1) Wet a wash cloth.
2) Put your screen fabric in the clothes dryer.
3) Toss in the wet wash cloth.
4) Run the dryer for 45 minutes or so on a low heat setting.

This should pull out the wrinkles for you and then you could just use the iron to smooth things out a bit.

 

[JoshGivens]

I would say go with the iron. If your concerned about burning it, lay a towel or something on top of it and iron "through" the towel. I would refrain from the dryer because of the potential to make the fabric "fuzzy."

 

[Todd Shore]

I ironed with a damp towel and it worked extremely well.