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500
6th century
the Romans already ironed and smoothed them with a flat, metallic mallet, which literally hammered and crushed the wrinkles. With these devices, ironing was a long and tedious task. It was a job that slaves did. -
920
10th century
The Vikings of the 10th century appreciated wrinkle-free clothing. They used as an iron a piece of iron in the shape of an inverted mushroom, which they moved back and forth on the damp cloth. -
1400
15th century
Towards the 15th century, wealthy European families used the so-called "hot box" iron provided with a compartment for coal or a previously heated brick. -
17th century
It was only in the 17th century that the term plate appeared.
And the first plates, generally made of iron, were heated by fire. -
19th century
In the 19th century, laundry irons that were heated over stoves appeared at first, until other methods began to be applied, such as hot water, gas or alcohol. -
First electric iron
On June 6, 1882, the American Henry W. Seely invented and patented the first electric iron, although at that time, electrical networks were not yet installed in homes. -
electric thermostat iron
In 1924, Joseph W. Myers invented the electric thermostat iron -
Steam iron
In 1926, the first steam irons were considered gadgets that did not cover a real need, despite the fact that, according to what was claimed, their persistent humidity prevented from scorching clothes. -
Solac model 2008
In 2008 they were already more comfortable and effective -
TOBI STEAM WAND
The plates have had many changes throughout history, for the comfort of everyone in the home, the TOBI STEAM WAND iron is very easy to use and very comfortable compared to the old plates
