Professional upright iron: what it is and how to use it

The idea of designing professional vertical irons was born around the middle of the last century, when the need to find more efficient methods of ironing clothes and fabrics in commercial and industrial settings, such as laundries, hotels, and tailor shops, emerged more urgently.
In the decades that followed, vertical ironers began to incorporate increasingly advanced technologies, improving steam generator efficiency and introducing larger water tanks. Companies began to see the commercial potential of these devices, investing in research and development to improve their design and functionality.
With the advent of new technologies, professional upright ironers have continued to evolve. Indeed, today’s models are equipped with advanced features (e.g., electronic steam control), automatic safety systems, and ergonomic designs.

Vertical irons, which in industrial settings are more appropriately known as professional vertical ironing machines, are equipment designed to iron garments and other fabrics in an upright position using a direct jet of steam. They are particularly useful in settings such as clothing stores, tailors, theaters, hotels, and laundries, where it is very important to quickly remove creases from clothes without having to place them on an ironing table.
The vertical design offers the undoubted advantage of being able to iron clothes directly hanging on a hanger, making the process quick and convenient. This is a relevant convenience, especially when you need to remove creases and blemishes on suits, jackets, pants, shirts, and other delicate garments.

Professional upright irons (or ironing machines) are equipped with a powerful steam generator that produces a continuous, high-pressure stream that can penetrate deeply into fabrics and effectively remove creases. The heart of the machine is the boiler, which houses a large-capacity water tank needed to generate high amounts of steam for extended periods and avoid frequent refilling. A hose carries steam from the generator to the head, which in most models houses a large, flat surface deputed to distribute steam evenly over the fabric.
Often, professional upright irons come equipped with a variety of useful accessories, such as fabric brushes, protective gloves and specific attachments for ironing different types of clothing. They also feature a variety of controls and automations, such as the ability to adjust the temperature and steam intensity according to the fabric.
Finally, one of the strengths of these appliances is their portability and ease of use. In fact, professional vertical ironers are designed to be portable, with wheels and lightweight structures that make it easy to move around within work environments.

To choose the most useful upright iron for your professional needs, it is important to consider and compare all the main features seen above.
Specifically:
Tank capacity: a larger capacity allows longer ironing sessions without interruptions to refill the water;

Heating time: the less the water takes to reach temperature, the better the operating efficiency;

Duration of steam per tank fill: this is a key parameter for best handling large volumes of work;

Accessories: it is worth considering the availability or otherwise of accessory items that can increase the versatility and effectiveness of ironing, such as brushes, tongs and garment holders.

Robustness and reliability: the advice is to focus on solid models with good references in terms of durability, especially if the goal is to use them in high-intensity commercial environments.
In this regard, if you need in-depth and professional advice to guide you in choosing the right professional upright iron model for your needs, we at Fitex are at your complete disposal.

Specializing in the trade and production of spare parts, mechanical parts, accessories and complex solutions for the textile industry and strong with a stock of over 50 thousand items, we have in our catalog a wide range of professional vertical irons for perfect ironing on any fabric. All models we offer are made of high quality materials and are certified by strict manufacturing standards for exceptional durability.
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