ˈiron-ˈon, a.
[f. iron v. 3 + on adv.]
Such as can be affixed to the surface of a fabric by ironing.
| 1959 Times 12 Jan. 11/5 Woven cotton iron-on interlining. 1966 Olney Amsden & Sons Ltd. Price List 35 Iron-on Sheet Markers. 1967 E. Short Embroidery & Fabric Collage iv. 94 (caption) The fabric, previously backed with an iron-on interlining, is cut with a razor blade and pressed. 1970 Guardian 10 Sept. 13/3 Sewing on name tapes is a tedious job. Iron-on tapes can cut down the sewing. |