But it's not perfect. It has a couple of annoying quirks that take some getting used to. And it didn't achieve the precision finishes that you'd get with an iron. After ironing, brush down in the direction of the pile. This helps corduroy keep its distinctive texture. How to iron cotton and cotton blends

Connected to the Effie machine is a touch-up tool that gives your sleeves and collars a perfect crease-free feel. Soleplates are almost inevitably ceramic on modern irons and a larger plate will mean faster ironing. Of course, the bigger the plate, the larger and heavier the iron will be, so do consider this if weight is likely to be an issue for you. The extraordinary Shirt and Trouser Iron blows up with hot air like a balloon, using tension technology to heat and smooth your clothes. The Pony 403-404 are a range of form finishers that can be used for both shirts and garment finishing. These finishers meet the drycleaning, laundry and hotel industry requirements and allow flexibility in the finishing process. If the thought of ironing your shirts leaves you feeling deflated, the Aero 360 Steam Pro could be what you're missing. It promises to get clothes crease-free in minutes without having to go near an ironing board.Breville’s iron isn’t called the DiamondXpress for no reason: you’ll find actual crushed diamonds in the soleplate, which Breville says improves longevity as well as glide. The iron is light and has a slightly smaller soleplate than some of the others we tested; however, the soleplate is wide and multi-directional which makes it very easy to manoeuvre around an ironing board. It was also one of the most stable irons in a standing position and has a nice, soft handle that feels comfortable in the hand. There’s also plenty of steam produced, making it easy to remove wrinkles without too much effort. The double-body rotary shirt press model, (DB PREMIUM), has a compact rotary structure and new steam circuit to reduce heat dispersion and condensation, is designed to increase productivity and reduce energy costs. Obtaining impeccable results, the DB Premium can reach a productivity of up to 120 shirts per hour, if combined with a collar and cuff press workstation.

Cashmere comes from goat wool. Often used for jumpers and scarves, it's finer and softer than sheep wool. Tefal told us: 'Scented or treated waters can damage your iron or generator, as the chemicals leave residue which can damage seals and moving parts.

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Instead, use the vertical steam function on your iron or a garment steamer to freshen it up while it's still on the hanger.