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Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 10th, 2022, 1:15 pm
by spitfire617
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

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 10th, 2022, 2:54 pm
by staggy
Hot water soak and then hang it?

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 10th, 2022, 2:59 pm
by spitfire617
staggy wrote: February 10th, 2022, 2:54 pm Hot water soak and then hang it?
Thank you

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 10th, 2022, 7:03 pm
by spitfire617
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

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 10th, 2022, 10:02 pm
by rubgum
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:

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 11th, 2022, 12:01 am
by bethbennett202
Showering under Shower while wearing it will work on hot water seems to get the creases out of mine

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 11th, 2022, 7:01 am
by ilikecoated
Maybe with a hairdryer ?

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 14th, 2022, 5:54 pm
by rainwear-experience
Have you tried the tumble dryer on a low setting but keep a tight eye on it

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 14th, 2022, 6:00 pm
by spitfire617
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

Re: Getting creases out of PVC

Posted: February 14th, 2022, 6:20 pm
by rainwear-experience
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