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How to get wrinkles out of heavy cotton canvas

Heavy cotton canvas traps stubborn creases during washing that rarely fall out on their own through normal wear and use. While ironing or pressing can smooth the fabric, the thick material prevents standard household methods from working effectively, making it difficult to restore a clean, crisp finish.

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Workarounds found1 item attempted
Community agreement2 total upvotes

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    letting time and use naturally remove the wrinkles
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r/CleaningTips2 people · September 2026

“Will the wrinkles fall out with time and use, or is there a way to iron or press the wrinkles out with that fabric?”source ↗

Classic_Village · r/CleaningTips · 1 upvotes

“Why not press it if you're going through all that trouble?”source ↗

BirdieRoo628 · r/CleaningTips · 1 upvotes

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