When purchasing iron note on the sole. She is in contact with clothes and protects it. Let us examine what outsole for iron is considered to be the best and last longer.
If the working surface of poor quality, the other features are meaningless. Bottom should be durable and resistant to mechanical stress.
- Glides. Friction with the tissue should be minimized. The movement of material that does not require effort.
- Caring attitude. Delicate smoothing of wrinkles on clothes, without overheating it and leaving no creases or clues.
- Equal heating. Working plane should be heated uniformly over the entire area, smoothing the material from the first.
- Reliability and safety. The instrument not only in contact with the tissue, but also with accessories in the form of buttons, locks and metal parts. The sole should be resistant to damage.
- Easy to care for. Plaque is formed from fibers rarely burnt. In this case, rather clean from contamination.
Better able to cope with the work of the iron coating, which does not spoil the expensive clothes.
types of coatings
To determine which soleplate is better, consider the materials from which it is made.
aluminum
After the first iron appeared aluminum coating. They are small in price and ease of handling.
Pros:
- smooth plane;
- light weight;
- It heats up quickly and cools down;
- It is cheap.
Minuses:
- due to rapid heating of the sole is deformed, the laundry glossy portions are formed;
- ironed clothes in such a device is possible only through additional tissue or gauze;
- buttons and zippers leave scratches that cling to fabric and spoil the material;
- It appears in damages deposit and mud delayed, resulting in poor slip;
- incorrectly selected mode can burn clothing.
Considering the disadvantages, the manufacturers have started to cover the aluminum oxide film. Anodized layer was heat treated, better slip and does not stick. For example, the model Azur Excel plus. To improve the quality of the aluminum plane covered with ceramics. weight of the device does not change, and the service life is extended.
Braun company introduced covering Eloxal. It is based electrolytes oxidized aluminum. He is less deformed when heated.
stainless steel combination
The main advantage of the product made of stainless steel - strength. Even when heated to the high temperature deformation nestrashnye him.
Pros:
- durability;
- easy sliding;
- smooth plane;
- not afraid mechanical damage in the form of fittings;
- not subject to corrosion;
- affordable price;
- well smoothes.
Minuses:
- long heating and cooling;
- a lot of weight.
Devices with stainless steel base - most sold. This is facilitated by the average price and reliability. Given consumer demand, scientists have improved strength due to additives.
The steel alloy of nickel and chromium added. This improved appearance and enhanced resistance to corrosion platform. In nickel-plated plane golden hue, and chromium imparts a bluish color. For example, Inox glissee from Bosch.
The strength of the base stainless steel gives spraying powders of crystal sapphire. Not the gem and mineral produced synthetically. Treated them soles are not afraid of metal rivets and zippers on clothing. The best strength with such a platform is Saphir Braun company.
The base of stainless steel coated with titanium oxide T-ionicGlide, which protects against scratches.
Cermet and ceramics
The advantages of this material is estimated the company: Tefal, Siemens, Philips and others. Irons with a sole-metal became popular immediately after the sale.
Pros:
- smooth surface: slides easily over the fabric, providing high quality of ironing;
- easy to clean from soot;
- low cost;
- delicate effect on the clothes;
- uniform heating;
- convenience and ease of operation.
Lack of ceramic coating - its fragility. On the surface can be cleaved from the metal buttons or zippers. Because of this, there are cracks and delamination.
Ceramics are used in combination with the metals and their alloys. Cermet base suitable for smoothing at high temperature. It can be found on the irons firms: Tefal - Durilium, ultragliss diffusion; Braun - ceramic-jet; Bosch - palladium glissee.
Philips company released a cover Steamglide, which is characterized by its durability. It is made on the basis of a glass ceramic. Iron lighter, with smooth sliding.
Teflon feet
Teflon does not burn, does not stick to it, and it is easy to nothing. But scratches can occur when interacting with the metal.
Pros:
- It does not stick;
- easy sliding;
- ease of care.
Minuses:
- sole is easily scratched;
- should not be placed on a metal stand to cool, to avoid damaging the base.
Coatings based on titanium
Titanium is known for its strength and durability - it is used in the construction of space rockets.
pros
- strength;
- easy sliding;
- non-stick properties;
- uniform heating;
- reliability and durability.
Minuses
- a lot of weight;
- a long time warming up;
- high price.
Disadvantages are irrelevant compared with the high quality titanium.
Enamel Granit glisse
He was not afraid of any damage and strokes. Easy gliding on clothing, smoothing out all the wrinkles. Lack enamel fragility. When using active strength is lost.
The company has released Tefal iron function autoclean catalys - the ability to self-clean. Dirt is not delayed and is removed by a chemical reaction.
The new development, surface Simplepro iron. Non-stick, suitable to all tissues.
Features of shapes and number of holes
When choosing an iron, look at its shape. Optimal shape the instrument will facilitate the process of ironing.
Features form:
- Groove buttonholes - thin base region for ironed fabrics under buttons.
- Sharp nose smooth out ruffles and collars.
- The rounded rear end without bending the fabric in the reverse direction.
- For a normal stripping at the base must be at least 50 holes.
When purchasing it is worth considering
Universal option for the active use of iron - a model with interchangeable soles. Kind of base is chosen for each material. The large surface of, for example, is suitable for the ironing of bed linen and curtains.
Stainless steel coating suitable for those who rarely engaged in ironing. If you care about the safety of their clothes, think about or sintered titanium coating.
