Layering our clothing has become a vital part of our daily attire during the annual winter season. For many, this is viewed as a protective barrier to ensure that we are all covered up from the external elements of the weather, whether it may be the cold or wet rain.
While the fundamental reason for this thick covering fabric is purely to make one feel warm and fuzzy, one must avoid slacking when it comes to your overall presentation and style, and this has resulted in the wool trench coat becoming a universal favourite.
Not only does the material they are made of provide comfort and insulation, but the overall appearance is usually aesthetically pleasing. However, with the constant movement that includes sitting and leaning while wearing the coat, the chances of your trench coat wrinkling might become great.
In addition to this wool is not exactly a material that goes hand in hand with the ironing board so one would need to come up with alternative ways to restore it to its natural form.
To assist in solving this dilemma, we have a few solutions on how you can straighten your trench coat.
Hang it: You may have, heard the saying, “What goes up, must come down,” and the same can be said about how we take care of our coats. This is why hanging them is an ideal way to get rid of wrinkles. The lifestyle publication, Medium mentions that gravity plays a critical role in getting rid of wrinkles over time, all you need to do is hang it on a broad sturdy hanger and allow nature to take its course.
Iron it: While ironing itself can be damaging to the wool, the lifestyle hub, Esquire believes that a safer option to try is getting a pressing cloth and placing it between the fabric and the iron to prevent heat from damaging the material.
Steaming: According to Medium another option is to steam the coat, however, the publication warns that this may be damaging as well as it may cause the fabric to stretch or discolour, so it is important to test the steamer on other fabrics before proceeding. The important thing to do is adjust the temperature to low or medium heat and avoid direct contact with the fabric.
Also see: 5 Reasons to own a trench coat
