Hiring & Training Laundry Pressmen: The Skill Behind Perfect Finishing

Pressing is the final touch that decides whether a customer feels “perfect service” or “average service.” A powerful laundry machine can wash any garment — but only a skilled pressman can convert that into a premium, finished garment ready to deliver.
This blog explains how laundry brands hire and train professional pressmen, including the growing trend of training freshers from scratch.

1. What Does a Laundry Pressman Do?
   A pressman handles the finishing stage after washing and drying.
   Key responsibilities:
   • Operating steam press or steam iron
   • Maintaining garment shape
   • Removing creases accurately
   • Temperature control
   • Handling delicate garments
   • Identifying burn-risk fabrics
   • Final finishing & quality check
   Pressing accounts for 50–60% of customer satisfaction in laundry services.
2. How Brands Hire Experienced Pressmen
   A typical hiring process includes:
   a) Practical Test
   Candidates must demonstrate:
   • Shirt finishing
   • Trouser creasing
   • Saree/delicate finishing
   • Ironing speed without compromise
   b) Behavioural Check
   Since the job requires high focus and patience, brands evaluate:
   • Attention to detail
   • Discipline
   • Cleanliness
   • Mindset under pressure
   Experienced pressmen are valuable but may carry old habits — which is where training becomes important.
3. Why Laundry Brands Train Freshers as Pressmen
   Freshers are becoming a major hiring segment for pressing roles.
   Advantages:
   • Can be trained in the brand’s exact method
   • No pre-existing habits
   • More loyal in the long term
   • Lower attrition
   • Faster learning curve for steam equipment
4. Standard Pressman Training Curriculum (15–20 Days)
   Technical Skills
   • Using steam iron & steam press
   • Temperature mapping for different fabrics
   • Pressing sequence for each garment type
   • Handling high-pressure steam
   Quality Skills
   • Crease alignment
   • Collar finishing
   • Cuff straightening
   • Final QC before packing
   Safety Skills
   • Heat handling
   • Steam burns
   • Machine shut-down SOP
   This ensures a consistent finishing quality across all franchise locations.
5. Why Pressman Training Directly Impacts Customer Loyalty
   A well-trained pressman:
   • Reduces burn damage
   • Improves finishing quality
   • Enhances customer repeat rate
   • Ensures brand uniformity
   • Reduces complaint tickets
   Finishing quality is often the biggest reason customers choose or leave a laundry brand.