Materiaal van de strijkzool
Het materiaal van de strijkzool is om twee redenen belangrijk: Hoe goed het strijkijzer over de stof glijdt, wat bepalend is voor je strijksnelheid. Hoe krasbestendig het is en dus hoeveel jaar het maximaal blijft presteren.
Glijvermogen
Voorkom dat je vast komt te zitten aan knopen en zakken dankzij 's werelds eerste FreeGlide 3D-technologie. De unieke omhoog gebogen strijkzool laat het strijkijzer moeiteloos in elke richting glijden.
Settings
Different fabrics, different needs. Does the iron have various settings, so even your most delicate fabrics are safe and the toughest fabrics will end up wrinkle-free? Does a smart mode for all kinds of fabrics exist?
Steam rate & distribution
How much steam does an iron produce? It is measured in grams per minute (g/min). More is usually better. Are the openings in the soleplate distributed evenly? Is steam also emitted at the tip for effective use in hard-to-reach areas?
Steam shot
Does your iron have a steam shot that can produce more steam when needed for especially tough areas? It is measured in grams per minute (g/min).
Auto-off safety
For safety reasons an iron should shut itself off when left unattended.
De-calcification
You will need to decalcify your steam iron from time to time. Make sure it has an effective mechanism to do that.
Water tank capacity & refill
A bigger tank is convenient because it makes you have to refill it less often. Make sure your iron is designed to make refilling the water tank easy. You will save yourself effort and mishaps.
Cable
A longer cable whith a flexible attachment to the iron gives you freedom of movement. Especially for steam stations that are supposed to be stored away, a cord storage bracket can be very useful.
Wattage
It helps to keep the temperature more constant while ironing.
Weight & ergonomics
How does an iron feel in your hand, how well is the weight distributed, and how easy are buttons to reach and operate? Lower weight allows for easier handling and less effort.
