Ironing

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ironing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Ironing?Helps preserve fabric integrity by smoothing stress points and preventing fiber fatigue
2. What is the industrial pressing?Essential in textile manufacturing for finishing garments, setting seams, and shaping components
3. What is ironing and why do we do it?Ironing uses heat and pressure to smooth wrinkles, making clothes look neat and feel smooth. It also helps keep fabric strong and lasts longer.
4. How does an electric iron make clothes smooth?The iron heats up, and steam adds moisture that loosens the fibers. The hot, wet iron presses the fabric, letting the fibers straighten and stay flat when they cool.

Thermodynamics: The branch of physics dealing with heat and its relation to other forms of energy and work.
Hydrogen Bonds: Weak chemical bonds between molecules that influence the properties of substances like water and fabric fibers.
Tensile Strength: The resistance of a material to breaking under tension or pulling.