Ironing helps to avoid creases showing on clothing.
Older irons not only iron more
slowly and distribute heat unevenly but also waste energy. Researchers have looked at systems to
solve these challenges that enhance operational stability, temperature accuracy, and time
efficiency. A discussion of the current ironing technologies and how they have influenced the
creation of flat irons is presented in this section.
Reliable operations of ironing equipment are necessary if it is to run often. The
distribution of heat and energy consumption of an iron depends on construction, heat control, and
power supply. Electric irons' dependence in power creates a number of major concerns.
Conventional irons run constantly, hence changes in the power source will affect the temperature.
A solar powered iron was developed in the year 2024. Studies show that solar energy provides
dependable and continuous electricity, so lowering energy prices and guaranteeing consistent
ironing performance (Adesina et al., 2024).
Stability of an ironing device is important to the total usability and performance output of
the machine. Common steam irons and dry irons often rely on pressure applied manually, leading
to inconsistent ironing quality due to varied user strength and technique. Uneven weight
distribution in handheld irons results in inefficiencies and wrinkling, requiring the user to output
a larger force to attain desired ironing results (Li et al., 2019). On the other hand, heat press-style
irons offers more stability in design, as they are utilizing a clamping mechanism which applies
even pressure across the surface of the fabric, reducing the chance of wrinkles and guarantees
consistent device performance in ironing. Furthermore, stability in operation is tied down to
concerns in safety. Conventional irons has accompanied risks such as tipping the iron
accidentally, overheating the device, and burns to the user, particularly when the user leave the
iron unattended during routine household chores. Automated ironing systems with the
implementation of stable platforms and control in applied pressure greatly reduce these risks,
while also providing a safer and more user-friendly experience (Kim et al., 2021). Irons designed
in a heat press-style minimize human interference whole maintaining a solid grip on the fabric,
making sure that the device remains stable throughout the operation of ironing. In addition,
ergonomic design improvements, such as balance in weight distribution and anti-slip platforms,
have been shown to improve the stability of such ironing devices, reducing the strain on the
users, therefore improving efficiency and user comfort.
Steam boilers in industrial ironing system gives importance to the application of
consistent pressure and heat application during operation (Babu et al., 2016). The study by Babu
et al. (2016) found that automatic application of pressure in machines that heat fabric enhances
the stability of operating, resulting in fewer wrinkles and the output looks professional. This idea
also holds true for the heat press-style irons, which, when ironing cloth, offer a more consistent
and solid result than portable irons. Long-term usability of ironing tools depends also on their
durability. Common irons wear out with regular handling and use. Studies show that heat press-
style irons, which have fewer moving parts and incorporates a more structured design, tend to
last longer compared to traditional irons (Zheng et al., 2025). The increasedd durability adds to
the greater operational stability and long-term savings for the users.
When it comes to temperature accuracy and heat distribution, one of the major challenges
in conventional ironing of fabric is how to maintain precisely the temperature, with some
resulting in burning, shrinking of thread, or insufficient removal of wrinkle. Temperature
regulation has an important role in efficiency, particularly for those fabric which are delicate and
require precise application of heat. In a similar study about ironing devices, Jones and Patel
(2018) found that conventional irons usually deliver inconsistent results in temperature control
due to manual adjustments, whereas heat press designs use digital controllers to make sure of a
stable temperature and accuracy in heating the fabric. Advanced heat press-style flat irons
implements a sensor-based heating element that adjusts the temperature automatically based on
fabric type, which in turn lessens the risk of burns and guarantees even heating all throughout the
surface. Research conducted by Nakamura et al. (2022) shows greatly the advantages of infrared
and ceramic heating methods in ironing devices, illustrating how these materials provide
consistent and uniform heating across the ironing surface. Unlike conventional irons, which
focuses the heat at the center of the plate and suffers efficiency loss at the edges, heat press-style
irons delivers heat evenly, reducing the need for multiple stroke over the same area of the fabric.
Moreover, maintaining accurate temperature is vital to achieving efficient energy
consumption. A study by Wilson and Huang (2020) discovered that irons with automatic
temperature regulation used significantly less power than the ones commonly used in homes
which requires more frequent manual adjustments. The advantage of a heat press-style iron is
that it can maintain consistent heat output without unnecessary reheating which adds to both
cost-efffectiveness and sustainability for the environment. Also, modern discoveries such as the
microcontroller-based thermostats and AI-driven fabric detection systems have been incorporated
into modern ironing devices, allowing for real-time adjustments from the user and also enhances
the precision in the control of temperature (Park et al., 2023).
Another important factor in ironing is efficiency of time and energy usage, in particular
minimizing the required time and effort to achieve the same results of wrinkle-free garments.
Traditional ironing methods most of time includes repeated stroke and manual pressure
application, making it demanding physically and consumes a lot of time. Studies show that by
using a heat press-style ironing method shows significant improvement in eficiency by utilizing
equal pressure application from the heat press and wider heating surfaces (Alzyod & Ficzere,
2024). Their research demonstrates the advantages of optimized ironing parameters, such as
pressure control and heat regulation, adds more value to effective fabric treatment with fewer
movement from the user’s limb, reducing the time it takes to complete the ironing by 40%
compared to conventional irons.
