For business trips and travel: TOP 5 travel irons

The iron of the Austrian company First practically fits in the palm of your hand and does not take up much space in your bag. Its dimensions are 20x9.5x11 cm, while it weighs 750 g. This is not the smallest weight among road irons, but, nevertheless, it is not as noticeable as, for example, if you took an ordinary household iron on a trip. In addition, it has a folding handle, which further simplifies transportation. Also, the voltage switch speaks about belonging to travel devices: it allows you to work both in a 230 V and 110 V network. The cord is long enough not to be tied to an outlet — 1.9 m.

The power of the model reaches 1100 watts, and the sole is covered with durable stainless steel, which, apparently, affected the weight. However, the sole is small (like the iron itself) — 18.5x9 cm, so it is not very convenient to iron overall things. Depending on the type of fabric, three temperature modes are available: low for synthetics, medium for silk and wool, and high for cotton and linen.

In addition, there is a steam supply function with a speed of 13 g/min. The maximum temperature is necessary for the formation of steam, otherwise the water may leak. The presence of a steam shock will help in the fight against wrinkles, and to refresh clothes without pre—washing is the possibility of vertical steaming, which is especially convenient during a business trip or vacation.

There is a tank for water that holds 60 mL, so it is possible that during operation it will have to be "refueled", especially if you use a steam stroke — it consumes more liquid. And so that at the same time water does not spill on the body of the iron or the floor — a measuring cup was put in the set.

As befits a travel iron, the Vitek model is compact in size and light in weight. The handle here is foldable — it can be lowered to the base so that the device takes up even less space in a bag or suitcase. But as a result, she only has support on one side, so it's not worth pressing too hard on the handle during ironing. In addition, the manufacturer has added a power supply voltage switch from 110 V to 230 V, which will allow you to travel anywhere in the world and work from an outlet with any voltage.

The iron has a power of 1000 watts and various useful functions. Of course, he will not be able to compete with conventional irons in terms of power, as a result of which he warms up longer, but to put in order a few T—shirts, trousers or a dress — his strength is quite enough. After all, hardly anyone will iron bed linen in the hotel — with such a baby it will take a lot of time. The sole has a ceramic coating that provides easy sliding and stable heating.

The model offers several modes depending on the type of fabric: minimal — for synthetics, nylon, acrylic and polyester, low — for silk, medium — for wool, and high — for cotton and linen. The indicator signals readiness for operation.

Also, the iron has a steaming function with the possibility of a constant supply of steam and an additional one when steam comes out of the sole more intensively (like a steam shock). However, there is no anti-drip system here, so water can leak and leave wet spots on clothes, especially if the device is not heated enough. In addition, vertical steaming is possible — this way you can quickly refresh things without removing them from the hanger.

The volume of the water tank is 70 mL — this is a good indicator for road irons. And to make it easier to pour water, a small measuring cup is included.

The iron will become a faithful companion on trips due to its compactness. In addition, its handle is easily folded, as a result of which the device takes up even less space. The sole is covered with stainless steel, which is characterized by strength and durability. The power is small (as with most road models) — 1000 watts. The indicator signals readiness for operation.

In terms of its effectiveness, the Polaris PIR 1007T, of course, cannot be compared with conventional, more powerful irons. He handles only with light fabrics, but with thicker ones things are not going so well. For example, you will spend a lot of time ironing a jacket, and the result will not be what you would like. But if you need to quickly remove the folds on a blouse or T—shirt — such a task is on the shoulder of a travel iron.

Fortunately, when working with "harmful" fabric, the steaming function will come to the rescue. There are numerous holes on the sole, so the steam is well distributed over the surface. In addition, steam shock is available, which is useful for strong folds. Vertical steaming is also supported if there is no ironing board nearby and time is very limited.

The water tank is located right in the handle, it is transparent so that you can control the amount of remaining liquid. The model is equipped with a water cup, but it is unlikely that anyone will take it on trips, since it is easy to lose it.

The travel iron of the well-known manufacturer of household appliances Gorenje first of all catches the eye with its appearance: it looks like a reduced copy of an ordinary iron from a children's set. It doesn't have a folding handle like most competitors, but it's compact enough without that. Its dimensions are 8.4x9.3x17.8 cm, and its weight is only 400 g! Such a baby is definitely not felt among other things, but you will always be in neat clothes without folds.

Tourists will also appreciate the possibility of switching voltage: the device is able to work in a 220 or 110 V network. Another very useful feature is automatic shutdown, which will eliminate breakdowns and fires. The device turns off automatically after 8 minutes in a stationary vertical position, as well as when it stands still for 30 seconds in a horizontal position or falls on its side. The sensor reacts to movement, so if you move the iron, it turns on again.

Despite its modest size, the model has a power of 1100 watts and in this matter is not inferior to its larger road competitors. A Teflon non-stick sole is used, which glides well on the fabric, and it heats up in about 3 minutes. The rounded nose will help smooth out the fabric in hard—to-reach places — near the buttons.

Gorenje SIH 1100TBT offers dry ironing with multiple temperature settings or using steam. However, the holes are located only near the spout, which reduces the processing area. But you can use a steam stroke to smooth out strong folds, or combine it with steaming in an upright position. The tank capacity is decent — 70 mL, often you will not have to top up the water, although this, of course, depends on the duration of use. For convenience, a water glass is included.

The baby of one of the world's leading manufacturers of household and professional appliances Electrolux is quite a stylish tourist, combining white and bright red colours. Therefore, it will appeal more to the female half. In addition, the iron is also practical: it weighs a little, takes up little space and has a voltage adjustment of 120 or 240 V for use in any country. There is also a handle that descends to the body and rises at the touch of a button. But they did not save on the length of the cord: 1.9 m is quite enough for comfortable use. The set includes a fabric cover in which it is convenient to transport the iron itself.

The model is not the most powerful (800 watts), but it handles well with ironing things. There are three temperature settings to choose from, depending on the type of fabric, as well as steam supply with a force of 45 g/min. Unfortunately, the holes are located only on the toe of the sole, and not on the entire surface, so only a specific area is treated with steam. But you can use steam shock, as well as vertical steaming, which is perfect for curtains, suits and delicate fabrics. The anti-drip system protects against leaks, so you don't have to worry about wet spots on your clothes. The water tank holds 60 mL.

Finally, the sole plays an important role in such devices. It is made of stainless steel by Electrolux EDBT 800. This material is durable, resistant to damage and scratches and provides a good slip on the fabric. And in conclusion, we can say that Electrolux has managed to create a really good product that has been in the top among road models for many years.