What is the best sole sole?

There are a large number of interesting and high-quality models of irons. Manufacturers are trying to make decent products that will delight their owners for many years. One of the most significant selection criteria is the properties of the sole, as the fabric is smoothed out by contact of the hot surface with the fibers. That is why the characteristics of this part of the device directly affect both the ironing process and its outcome.

Before you get a decent device, you need to find out about all the characteristics of a particular material of which the sole is made. Some requirements should be considered.

• The surface should slide easily and simply. Necessary calm movement on the fabric. A person should not make great efforts.
• It is necessary to purchase a device that can carefully and accurately smooth the fabric, will not melt them, and will not leave any creases and other problem areas.
• The sole should be heated evenly, since the same temperature at each point on the surface contributes to the rapid smoothing of the fabric without the possibility of damage.

• The sole should be durable and durable. When the ironing process takes place, the device comes into contact with snakes, buttons, buttons and other elements made of plastic or metal. Also, the device may fall or accidentally hit. If the sole is of high quality, it has good resistance to any damage and can last a long time.
• The best option is a device that is easy and simple to care for.No carbon deposits will form on the sole, created by molten fibers. And if it does appear, then a high-quality device will allow you to easily get rid of this problem.

Today a large assortment of models from a variety of materials is presented. Choosing the most suitable one, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics, as well as the positive and negative qualities of each of them.

Aluminum is a very practical and most common material that is found in many manufacturers. A worthy change to cast iron irons, which had an incredibly large weight, heated for a rather long time, and their surface was rough. This material has many advantages:

• light enough;
• heats up quickly and cools down;
• has an adequate cost.

Like any other material, aluminum has disadvantages:

• not too good damage resistance: small scratches may appear on the sole, which during ironing will cling to the fibers and ruin the fabric;
• if there is slight damage, soot and dust will accumulate in them;
• over time, gliding becomes poor;
• after ironing on things, you can sometimes see shiny areas.

To avoid a lot of inconvenience, manufacturers offer anodized aluminum. The material is processed, after which an oxide film appears on it. This allows the sole to be stronger.

It has excellent resistance to mechanical stress and the occurrence of rust, the material is able to serve for a long time. Such a sole glides well over the fabric, it heats evenly. The cost is higher than that of aluminum options, but despite this, the price is still adequate. The steel sole is easy to clean, it will not leave creases and traces on the fabric.

Stainless steel soles have several drawbacks: they weigh quite a lot and take a long time to warm up. Many manufacturers tried to rid consumers of such problems and supplemented the material with other metals. Such options have striking differences from ordinary stainless soles. Chrome is able to protect the device from rust and allows it to serve for many years.

A variety of combinations of aluminum and steel allowed manufacturers to achieve excellent thermal conductivity and high slip of the sole. This helps smooth even very badly wrinkled fabrics. To increase the durability and non-stick properties of steel, laser treatment is used.

A device with a ceramic coating is one of the most worthy options. Inorganic materials and mineral additives are used to make the coating. They are applied to an aluminum or steel base. Positive aspects of coverage:

• easily and simply glides over the fabric;
• very carefully treats textile things;
• just cleaned;
• evenly heated;
• has an average price.

The biggest drawback is that enamel is a brittle material. If the coating comes in contact with buttons and other metal elements, it can damage it. When a chip appears, the spraying can peel off. Some time after the start of operation, the surface of the sole is covered with cracks, which are quite difficult to get rid of.

Due to the fact that the ceramic version has low strength, other materials are often added to it. It can be nickel, chrome and other alloys.Such surfaces are called cermet. With nickel, the sole acquires a golden tone, while chrome provides it with a blue tint. Cermets are extremely durable, it is able to withstand shock or other mechanical stress.

There are options made of titanium. The titanium sole is very durable, it will not form scratches, it is protected from chips and cracks. Incredibly durable, has non-stick properties. It glides well over the fabric, heats evenly. It weighs quite a lot.

Most often offered at a high price due to its impeccable quality. Heated for a long time. A titanium coating is a good option for those who need to purchase a quality item that will last a long time.

Today there are many different models that impress with their quality and durability. Consider some of the most worthy and sought after options.

• Eloxal Iron Sole made of aluminum alloys. They are processed and oxidized with an electrolyte solution. This allows the metal to be more durable and serve for many years. The base has good rust protection and glides perfectly on the surface of the fabric. After using such devices, clothing will not be caught or damaged.

• Steamglide - durable model made of ceramic or glass ceramics. This option is high strength, the sole glides very easily along the fibers of the fabric. The entire area of ​​the sole is covered with small holes, each of which has its own diameter. The ironing process is as follows: the device does not touch the material, but moves along the pillow created with holes and steam. Thus, things are smoothed out perfectly.
• Saphir - the soleplate has an alloy of zinc, chromium, aluminum and nickel. These metals create an extremely durable and damage-resistant coating that resembles sapphire in its properties. To improve the quality of the sole, its surface is processed using sapphire chips.

You should only purchase high-quality products that will not break, after a short period of time. In order for the iron to work well and for a long time, when choosing it is necessary to pay attention to the following nuances.

1. The best option is a product with a slightly rounded back. Such an iron will not wrinkle things.
2. An iron with a sharp nose is able to iron even the most inaccessible places.
3. The presence of holes on the sole is extremely important for a quality model. If there are a lot of them, then such an iron will be able to steam fabrics without problems. This type of sole is most convenient if you need to iron a strongly creasing fabric.
4. Manufacturers supply modern models with a thin edge, which makes it easy and simple to bring the device under metal or plastic elements (for example, buttons that will not be melted from high temperature).

To choose a suitable iron, it is worth learning about all the features, as well as the pros and cons of the material of manufacture. Only in this case can you determine which sole is needed. You can get acquainted with the characteristics of materials by studying reviews on the Internet. Users recommend titanium or sapphire-coated stainless steel for those who need a long-lasting and most reliable device.

If the priority is good non-stick properties, it is worth choosing a teflon or ceramic coating based on aluminum. Each type of coating has its own nuances, so you need to choose based on individual preferences. There are removable nozzles on the sole that protect the product from damage and plaque. Owners of various models recommend this option to those who want to keep the device safe and sound for many years.

The best option is considered a titanium product, which, although heavy, but the highest quality and durable.However, stainless steel bases are most often chosen because of good quality and reasonable cost.

See how to choose an iron on the sole in the next video.