That fabric release spray ----
 

Does the fabric release work a lot better than plain water spray for ironing? I noticed it for the first time when I was in JoAnn's. It is a little spendy especially when that money could go for fabric. If it is great, I might try it. :rolleyes:

Not sure what you mean. What is the name?

I meant to say "wrinkle release." I don't know the brand name, but it seems to be the latest and greatest.

you mean the Best Press?

I know I'm in the minority, but I think it is the Emperor's New Clothes.

I find all the ironing aids to be better than just water if you have stubborn wrinkles.

I LOVE and use Best Press.
But in just MY personal experience I found that if I have really tough
wrinkles that just don't want to come out now what how much ironing
and Best Press you than I go to my Downy Wrinkle Release I spray let
it set about 3-4 minutes spray again than iron.

I tried this when having ironed an off white fabric only to find that NONE
of the wrinkles seem to want to come out. And to think I was thinking of
tossing that bottle of Downy Wrinkle Release away because I have had it
for about 10 years (give or take a little time).

But now I am trying to find MORE of the stuff because my hubs has now
discovered that he likes the way the wrinkles fall out of his Hawaiian shirts.

I'll do an online search for it. Thanks for your information.

I make my own Downy Wrinkle Release Spray:

2 cups water
2 tablespoons fabric softener
Combine the items in a spray bottle of at least a 16 oz size and swirl them together to mix. To use, spray on clothing and stretch and smooth to release the wrinkles.

Lollie

Great idea. thanks.

Thanks for that recipe. I am going to make some to use if I ever have a wrinkle that Best Press cannot get out. So far, I have been able to get out my wrinkles with Best Press. Getting out wrinkles is all that I use Best Press for. If the homemade wrinkle release works as good as Best a Press, I'll switch and save a small fortune as I buy Best Press by the gallon.

No, she's talking about a different product. There are a few brands on the market; Downy and Faultless make two. You can google "wrinkle releaser".


In my opinion, no. I had 2 t-shirts that sat in the dryer overnight. Decided to do a test. I hung them both on hangers, sprayed one with plain water, the other with the wrinkle release product. (Can't remember the name, I borrowed it from my neighbor.) When dry, they looked the same - both released most of the wrinkles.

I've been buying mine at Family Dollar for about $2 but I always thought there should be a way to make it. I thought it was diluted fabric softener. Thanks for the recipe.

I don't like the smell that comes off of that wrinkle release stuff when I hit it with the iron so I don't use it with the iron anymore. It works good for getting wrinkles out of my work polo shirts; I just put it on a hanger, spritz, stretch, and done, so it's not going to waste.

For super stubborn wrinkles in cotton fabric, I soak it in water (not just get it wet, but submerge it for a good 5 minutes) and then toss it in the dryer until barely damp, and then press it. I think some stubborn wrinkles really need the fibers to absorb a lot of moisture and puff back up before it's going to be able to be ironed away.

Minor leftover wrinkles I usually don't worry about though. As long as it won't interfere with cutting or sewing the fabric, I just assume it'll come out (or be hidden) when I wash the completed quilt. So far that's worked out fine for me.

I buy Best Press by the gallon, actually two gallons at a time from JoAnn's online. I wait until it goes on 1/2 price sale (about 35.00/gallon) AND JoAnn's is having their free shipping over a certain amount ordered. They do both a lot. The Fresh Linen Best Press is one of my very favorite quilting/sewing items.

Many of my friends love Best Press but it is too expensive for my budget. I can get any wrinkles out with using light body "Magic Sizing". As it says on the bright blue can, it does give light body without stiffness. Never had any type of flaking as I have with others spray starch. I can only get it at a Super Walmart store so I always buy all I can get off the shelves.