If you’re like me, you may have avoided wearing an item of clothing before simply because it needed ironing. I only drag out the ironing board when I need to press several pieces. Actually, it were being honest, I detest taking out the ironing board so much that I’ve taken to throwing a towel on the bed and doing my iron there. All the complaining to say that I am trying out a new iron sans board!
Cue the Nori Press Steam Iron, this little gadget looks sleek and had some power to it. It's basically a high-tech hair straightener for your clothes. It's also lightweight, and because it doesn't require an ironing board, it feels like a minimalist solution to save space and clutter.
I was skeptical at first, but I put it to the test with a heavy cotton button up with persistent wrinkles and it did a great job. The steam is consistent and I only needed a pass or two over each area to get it crisp. For easier jobs like a summer skirt or blouse this is ideal. I can see myself packing it for trips, using it for photoshoots, and pulling it out at home for single garment touch ups.
I don’t see myself pulling this out when I have a ton of items to iron for a few reasons. The water reservoir is on the smaller side, so you might need to refill it for bigger jobs. Also, because of the size of the plates, it's not ideal for huge items like bed sheets. I’m also not sure if this would be more comfortable ergonomically to use for extended periods when compared to a traditional iron.
Overall, I'm impressed with the Nori Press Steam Iron. It's not going to replace a full-size iron for everything, but for most use cases it will work. This is particularly great if you don’t have frequent need for an iron and want to save space at home or if you’re on the go a lot and want to look crisp. Also, the clever branding doesn’t hurt either (Nori is iron spelled backwards!).