We all hate wrinkles, but they are an unavoidable part of working with and transporting most items. Just remember to warn customers in advance about certain wrinkle related problems.
Linen: Grass-like fibers form linen fabric. When you break the "stalk" the wrinkle is permanent. You can certainly iron linen to minimize wrinkles, but you will never get them out.
Silk: The natural sheen is actually best expressed when there is a wrinkle to refract light, but nobody seems to want them. Silk should not be steamed as is tends to water spot. no matter how good your steamer water droplets can and will form. If you are forced to steam a silk item make sure the client accepts the risk.
Polyester: Sure it doesn't wrinkle, but that also means it won't hold a pleat very well.Sometimes wrinkles are important as an indicator of a fabric's "memory".
One last note: Steam is very hot, just because the wrinkles aren't falling out does not mean that you should test the temperature of the steam with your arm. I assure you if it is steam it is hot enough. I only warn as I have seen someone do it (of course they burned themselves).
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