How to iron DEU's??

[leopard11]

Iim looking for information on how to properly iron DEU's. I looked in the 265 and couldnt find anything about ironing, i did a search here but all i could find about DEU's was placement of badges and buttons. if anybody has any info please let me know.

 

[Duke]

I'm not sure if this is SOP, but I never directly put the iron on the DEU fabric.

I use an old, clean tea towel (not a terry, bath towel-they shed lint). I wet the tea towel, wring most of the liquid out, place the towel on the DEU and then iron the towel, with the iron set on High.

The towel transfers the hot moisture (steam) to the DEU fabric without any mineral deposits, or shininess and, at least on the pants, provides a nice sharp crease.

Make sure, if you use this method, to throw the towel in the wash when done.

Duke

 

[big_johnson1]

If you have your own clean iron, and if the water you use isn't high in minerals, go ahead, use your own iron on the setting that just barely gives you steam; I've had no problem with that. If you're in the shacks though, use the tea towel. I've seen guys use a brand new Kiwi cloth too (never tried but apparently it's thin enough that you can still get a good crease), but I'd make damned sure it's brand new   Just remember to keep the iron moving because otherwise you'll make the fabric shiny.

 

[leopard11]

thanks, what about any visible creases in the arms or pant legs? are there any?

 

[Duke]

Either method should get them out.  As Feral mentioned, keeping the iron moving is a very good idea.

Duke

 

[Inch]

No creases in the Tunic, straight down the centre of the arm on shirts (opposite the seam) and straight down the front and rear of the pants.

For the amount that you actually wear them (unless you're a staff wienie), save yourself the hassle and get them pressed at a Dry Cleaners. It costs a couple bucks and you won't screw them up.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

When I was first issued CF Greens we rolled up a towel and put it in the sleeve of the jacket to iron it. That way you had no creases. Still do it that way for the DEU's.

 

[NATO Boy]

Iron DEUs??? Doesn't your Regt. get them pressed? Or just make you send them to the cleaners?
Maybe it's different for me since my Regt wears kilts...

 

[Fishbone Jones]

We expect them clean and pressed. How you do it is up to you. My guys know how to use an iron if they have to. Never had them wrinked from a long trip, got in late, and needed to be on parade at 07:30? No dry cleaners or mothers available then.

 

[Danjanou]

One of the better "tricks" on Leadership Courses in Aldershot was first day of the course  have all the DEUs sent out for drycleaning for the grad parade/course photo.

Of course eveyone was then "too busy" to go pick them up until the last day and the parade. One less piece of kit to clean, press, layout, and/or have inspected. 8)

Mind it didn't alway work. :'(

 

[someguyincanada]

I have seen a people who iron their DEUs, i totally disagree with the practice as it will ruin the fabric and it gives it a shiny gloss to the material. thats my 0.02 cents

 

[kincanucks]

17 dollars for CUA and 20 dollars to dry clean DEUs.  What is the problem?

 

[George Wallace]

I have seen a people who iron their DEUs, i totally disagree with the practice as it will ruin the fabric and it gives it a shiny gloss to the material. thats my 0.02 cents

I guess someone needs lessons on ironing.   First thing to remember is not to use "High" heat or this will happen.    ;D

Use moderate heat and steam and you will not damage the fabric.

Many girlfriends learn early, prior to marriage, to put railroad tracks into CFs and then they never are trusted to do it again by their soldier husbands.  It looks like someguyincanada has practiced the same principals.  ;D

 

[Fishbone Jones]

17 dollars for CUA and 20 dollars to dry clean DEUs. What is the problem?

Not everyone here gets CUA , Unless they get dirty somehow, a short toss in the dryer with a damp towel and dryer sheet, then on to the ironing board. Takes less time than going to the dry cleaner, is cheaper, and has served me well for the last thirty odd years.

If you want to go to the dry cleaner all the time, it's your perogative. I find it a waste of time, when I can do it myself.

 

[kincanucks]

I have to do something about my sarcastic wit as it is failing me again.

 

[q_1966]

Just curious, what does DEU stand for?

 

[kincanucks]

Just curious, what does DEU stand for?

Distinctive Environmental Uniform

 

[someguyincanada]

I guess someone needs lessons on ironing.   First thing to remember is not to use "High" heat or this will happen.   ;D

Use moderate heat and steam and you will not damage the fabric.

Many girlfriends learn early, prior to marriage, to put railroad tracks into CFs and then they never are trusted to do it again by their soldier husbands.  It looks like someguyincanada has practiced the same principals.  ;D

I let her do it once, never again.... she ruined one set of deu's i wont let her ruin another lol

 

[Fishbone Jones]

I let her do it once, never again.... she ruined one set of deu's i wont let her ruin another lol

Which is why we USED to teach every Recruit in Basic to do their own! I can imagine my SSM/RSM years ago saying " You let WHO iron your uniform?" Although, I'm sure he would not have been so subtle.

 

[someguyincanada]

trust me if i need the deus done, they go out to the cleaners i dont need the hassle etc, and if they ask heres the tag