INTRODUCTION In the garment industry, equipment for handling fabrics with damp heat to iron surfaces, fold edges,

iron out seams, shape flat parts, and raise the pile during the manufacture of clothing. Ironing and pressing equipment shapes the semi finished garment by bringing the fabric fibers into a highly elastic state and then deforming and setting them.

Need for Ironing/Pressing

To smooth away unwanted creases and crush marks:- these are normally caused by bad operator handling. To make creases where the designs of the garment requires them:- for eg creases in trousers and skirts. To mould the garment to the contour of the body:

Ironing: It is the process of using an iron to remove wrinkles from damp, washable clothing. Heat and pressure are used to flatten the fabric. Ironing is done with a gliding or sliding motion. It is done to entire garments after laundering.

Elements of Pressing Heat Steam (Moisture) Pressure Vacuum

Classification Of Garment Pressing Equipment

There are various types of garment pressing equipment used in the garment industry for different types of garments. Most garment pressing equipment machines range from miniature ironing boards to specialized steam machinery for different types of garments. Pressing equipment is also used in industries such as Laundromats and small fabric shops.

Pre-Design Garment Pressing Equipment

Pre-design garment pressing equipment prepares un-pressed fabric through ironing before it is designed or cut. These machines are manually operated by pressing down on the fabric with a push bar that lowers the presser onto the fabric. Pre-garment pressers also are used to define stitching lines in a garment before it is cut or designed.

Collar and Lapel Garment Pressing equipment

Garment collar and lapel pressing equipment is ergonomically designed to press shirt collars, blouses, coats and jackets. The pressing board is curved so the collar or lapel of a garment fits snugly on the layout board of the garment pressing equipment. Many collar and lapel presses are hand operated.

Jacket Garment Pressing Equipment

Jacket garment pressing equipment is engineered to the shape of the jacket, and is manually operated by a pressing bar. It is designed to press the inside and outside of the jacket, which includes the base fabric or lining inside of the jacket. Jacket garment pressing equipment can range from 51 inches on a flat surface to 72 inches for large coats and jackets.

Sleeve and Arm Garment Pressing Equipment

Sleeve and arm garment pressing equipment is used to iron the sleeves of jackets and coats after the garment is manufactured or designed. Sleeve and arm pressers are engineered vertically or as flat-surface machines with the pressing boards shaped in the form of an arm. Depending on the type of fabric the jacket or coat is made of, there are different settings for each type of fabric. These settings range from low, medium or high settings, which can be adjusted by a dial or switch.

Miniature Garment Pressing Equipment

Miniature garment pressing equipment is used to iron smaller fabrics after the manufacturing or design phase. These finishing garment pressing machines consist of hand-ironing devices attached to the pressing board for manual ironing. The ironing boards are flat surfaces shaped in a square or rectangle for easy ironing

Iron Table

The decisive factor for an ironing station is the air flow through the garment to cool the fabric and set the ironing result.Ironing tables are used with an iron. The textiles are ironed between the heat and steam of the iron and the padded board. Jacket Seam Ironing Station

This special-purpose ironing station has been designed for opening seams along the backs, sides and shoulders of any type of jacket. With its special triple buck complemented by the shoulder seam attachment five seams are ironed at one time with less folding effort. The timer automatically repeats the required ironing program and guarantees a constant high-quality ironing result with short ironing times.

For processing of jackets and mens blazers and under pressing.

Trouser Seam Ironing Station Standard The special ironing buck, which is mounted on the standard base module, guarantees easy opening of the crotch and the side seams and optimum hip ironing. The hip area can be ironed without problems due to the special shape of the buck. The standard trouser seam ironing station standard is available with a ladies trouser seam buck shape or a mens trouser seam buck shape it is also available with a Timer unit as an option.

for trousers and under pressing

Trouser Seam Ironing Station with chain The trouser seam ironing buck is completed with a chain tensioning system. The trouser seam is positioned correctly and there is no overstretching by the chain thus avoiding wrinkles. The ironing result is therefore better compared to the trouser seam buck standard. The trouser is held in place by the tensioning system th erefore the operators hands are free for ironing. The crotch seam and side seams of single legs as well as complete trousers can be opened in a minimum amount of time. The trouser seam ironing station with chain is available with a ladies trouser seam opening buck shape or a mens trouser seam opening buck shape.

for trousers and under pressing

Sleeve Seam Ironing Station The sleeve seam buck guarantees an easy and perfect opening of sleeve seams of jackets, mens blazers and coats. The sleeve seam buck includes an iron rest as a standard feature.

Dress Board Ironing Tables These are available, as required, pointing left or right. They can be equipped with various shapes and sizes of ironing surfaces and are ideal for the ironing of skirts, dresses, jackets, blouses. A swivelarm assembly designed for a large variety of ironing bucks as well as a support gantry and a lighting system make this station a perfect ironing unit for processing of ladies wear. All dress board ironing stations can also be assembled pointing right.

All purpose table: An all-purpose ironing station offering a wide range of bucks. With its custom designed ironing surface, trousers, dresses, skirts, coats, blouses, jackets and other garments can be processed most efficiently. This ironing station is a perfect solution for those who need as much flexibility as possible such as studios, tailors, and returns departments, refinishers and textile care companies.

Flat Top Ironing Tables Fitted with a suction and blowing unit, this unit can be used to finish trousers. This allpurpose ironing station can be fitted with smaller or larger ironing surfaces. A great advantage of this ironing table is its universal use.

Blouse and Shirt Ironing Station On this special rectangular ironing buck featuring rounded edges, blouses and shirts can be perfectly positioned for excellent finishing results with minimal lay-out and handling times. Depending upon the particular application, round or pointed surfaces are available for this blouse ironing station. The ironing surface has been developed to fit the form of a shirt or blouse so that a complete front part can be ironed with only one working step. This saves time and minimizes the lay-out and handling times compared to the dress board ironing table.