I am pleased to announce that I have finished the ironing, a process whereby heat and water loosen the long-chain molecular bonds within polymer fibres thus allowing them to be straightened by the application of pressure. And, as if by magic, they retain their shape as they cool. Re-orientating the fibres has no practical value as far as I can tell but it gives a more aesthetically pleasing outcome if applied after washing.
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