What is a non-iron shirt?

As the name suggests, these are shirts that are less prone to creasing. Usually you don't need to iron such a shirt after taking it out of your wardrobe or suitcase, which makes it a lifesaver when travelling. There are three ways to make a non-iron shirt. The first is cotton woven with elastane (stretch), which makes the fabric more elastic so it springs back. The second is choosing a more resilient weave, such as two-ply, twill or herringbone. The third is treating the cotton fibres with a coating, which makes creases gradually relax out of the fabric under your body heat while you wear the shirt.

Caring for a non-iron shirt

Non-iron doesn't mean you never have to do anything to it; sometimes a quick press is still needed. If you have a shirt with a coating, don't wash it too hot, otherwise the treatment loses its effect.

Preferably wash non-iron shirts only together with other shirts. Set the machine to 30 degrees Celsius and 400 rpm; if your machine can't go that low, choose the lowest spin speed available. Take the shirts out straight after the cycle and hang them on a hanger with the buttons done up, so they dry in shape. After that you shouldn't need to iron them, especially if you wear them under a jacket. If you still want to run the iron over the collar and cuffs, you'll be done in a few minutes.

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