Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's natural defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissues instead of attacking only things like bacteria and viruses. This causes inflammation. Although some people with lupus have only mild symptoms, the disease is lifelong and can become severe.
Heat Settings for Fabrics. Use these basic iron temperature setting guidelines for your fabrics: acetate, 290 F; acrylic or nylon, 275 F; cotton, 400 F; linen, 445 F; polyester, silk or wool, 300 F; rayon, 375 F; triacetate, 390 F. For blended fabrics, use the lowest temperature recommended for the fibers in the blend.
How to Choose Iron Temperatures for Fabrics. When Henry W. Seeley patented the electric iron in 1882, he changed the way people ironed clothes. Up until his invention, ironing was a hot and arduous task. Primitive metal flatirons had one temperature -- hot -- and it was a struggle to keep the base plate hot enough to smooth wrinkles.