When ironing a button up shirt, many people prefer a nice stiff collar, cuffs, and pocket. Many would also turn to spray starch for their desired stiffness. The problem is that spray starch can leave shirts too stiff and sometimes even leave a strange sheen on a shirt. We've all see that guy walk in to work or church with a fresh pressed shirt that could double as a cutting board. This is not a good look. A good substitute is 'sizing." It can be found next to the spray starch in whatever store you tend to shop for laundry supplies. It is less harsh but still provides a stiffness that will last while being worn. Simply apply it to collars, pockets, and cuffs and iron flat. Just a little will hold fine. There's no need to use this on thiner surfaces like sleeves, front panels, and back panel. Doing that may give the shirt a sort of western stiffness if you're not careful. They key is to finish with a nice, crisp, wrinkle-free shirt. You'll look professional and polished every time.
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