Getting creases out of PVC

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spitfire617
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Getting creases out of PVC

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Though this is not rainwear related you guys are experts.
I have a Large PVC Shower curtain that I want to use as a photo/video backdrop.
It is badly creased and I want to get them out.
Any ideas without melting the PVC with steam?

Thank you
staggy
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Re: Getting creases out of PVC

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Hot water soak and then hang it?
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staggy wrote: February 10th, 2022, 2:54 pm Hot water soak and then hang it?
Thank you
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dominamac wrote: February 10th, 2022, 6:15 pm I usually place a towel over the PVC item and use a household iron on the towel. This usually allows enough heat to remove creases in the PVC with out doing any damage.
OK Thank you
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Re: Getting creases out of PVC

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Very interesting topic, these advices could be applicable
for raincoats as well.
Sometimes I feel like being amongst housewifes and
I like it. :mrgreen:
If everything fails, I wear my raincoat like
a Scotsman wears his kilt with pleats. ;)
Due to scottish weather I´m always dressed right. 8-)
Learning to play bagpipe, leave it up to you. :roll:
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bethbennett202
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Re: Getting creases out of PVC

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Showering under Shower while wearing it will work on hot water seems to get the creases out of mine
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Re: Getting creases out of PVC

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Maybe with a hairdryer ?
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Re: Getting creases out of PVC

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Have you tried the tumble dryer on a low setting but keep a tight eye on it
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rainwear-experience wrote: February 14th, 2022, 5:54 pm Have you tried the tumble dryer on a low setting but keep a tight eye on it
What is a "Tight eye"?
lol lol
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Re: Getting creases out of PVC

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spitfire617 wrote: February 14th, 2022, 6:00 pm
rainwear-experience wrote: February 14th, 2022, 5:54 pm Have you tried the tumble dryer on a low setting but keep a tight eye on it
What is a "Tight eye"?
lol lol
Its what you need if you dont want tp spoil your tumble dryer or shower curtain
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