<p>For graduation, one SR engineer decided to iron his sash (that is worn with the gown for graduation). He and roomie didn’t own an iron, so he decided to use a hot frying pan. Unfortunately, he didn’t realize the hot frying pans and polyester sashes are not a good combination. :(</p>
<p>@thumper1 - I’m also a fan of Rowenta irons.</p>
<p>I bought my D the Rowenta steamer. Jiffy and Steamfast make good hand held steamers as well. </p>
<p>Sometimes steamers, if not used carefully, will spurt water and cause water spots on garments. Fastening a piece of cheesecloth over the nozzle with a rubberband will help prevent spotting. </p>
<p>The question…do college students have TIME to iron. Sure they do. But really…wash and wear is a better choice in most cases…because they won’t iron!</p>
<p>Ironing fleece ruins it.</p>
<p>Sure they have time to iron! They just choose to spend it on other activities! :)</p>
<p>Back in the dark ages when I went to college our dorm had ironing boards in the laundry room although I suspect you needed to have your own iron to use, cannot remember but I do remember that ironing for others was a way for some students to earn some extra $. Both my d’s know how to iron but I cannot imagine they do so often. Both DH and I iron as needed but his business dress shirts were always sent to the cleaner… I’ve even ironed on business trips when I’ve needed to, but I’ve also travelled on business with colleagues who iron every stitch of clothing they have every day whether pressing is needed or not.</p>