Due Effe Professional Steam Irons
Makers of the world’s best-selling industrial iron — the JOLLY. Due Effe designs and manufactures 24 models of professional steam and finishing irons, trusted by dry cleaners and commercial laundries worldwide. Universe Corp is the authorised South African distributor.
About Due Effe
Due Effe is an Italian manufacturer of professional irons and finishing equipment, based in Brescia — a city with a centuries-long tradition of precision metalworking. Their irons are exported to over 60 countries and are found in dry cleaning plants, hotel laundries, and garment finishing operations worldwide.
Due Effe’s most celebrated achievement is the JOLLY — the world’s best-selling industrial iron and the first iron to have the resistance element built directly into the soleplate itself. This monolithic construction eliminates the most common failure point in conventional irons and is now standard across the Due Effe range.
The company’s speciality is the APRIPIEGA series — a uniquely shaped crease-opening iron with a narrow profile soleplate designed specifically for opening seams, pressing pleats, and finishing suit lapels in ways a standard iron cannot. The APRIPIEGA is widely regarded as the benchmark tool for fine garment finishing.
- Monolithic soleplate construction — resistance built directly into the plate
- 24 models covering every professional pressing application
- JOLLY: world’s best-selling industrial iron, ETL-approved for N. America
- APRIPIEGA: specialist crease-opening iron — no equivalent elsewhere
- ELECTRONIC series: precise board-controlled temperature regulation
- ALL STEAM series: no electrical components — purely mechanical steam
- THERMOGLUE: specialist 1600 W heat-sealing iron for fusible interlining
- Anti-limescale filtration built into TULIPANO, KISS, DUBLO soleplate
- CE certified; ETL approved; compatible with all major steam generators
- Spare parts held locally in South Africa by Universe Corp
Due Effe Product Range
24 professional iron models — from the best-selling JOLLY to specialist crease-opening, electronic, all-steam, and heat-sealing tools.
JOLLY
World’s best-selling industrial iron — 1.75 kg, 800 W monolithic plate
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IRON MASTER
800 W professional iron — 4 weight options, monolithic soleplate
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CE-certified, patented aluminium soleplate — 4 weight configs
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MALE
Industrial monolithic plate — 1.65 kg, 800 W
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OPEN
Open-handle 800 W iron — left-handed version available
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3500 AMERICA
Professional iron for North American market specifications
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ELECTRONIC
1000 W, Nickel/Teflon soleplate, electronic temperature control
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OPEN ELECTRONIC
1000 W electronic iron with open handle
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TULIPANO
Anti-limescale soleplate — 1.30 kg, 800 W
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TULIPANO OPEN
Anti-limescale with open handle — 1.35 kg, 800 W
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KISS
Most compact anti-limescale model — 1.20 kg, shirt finishing
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DUBLO
In-handle steam selector, interchangeable filters — 1.20 kg
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DUBLO MAX
Heavier DUBLO with steam control — 1.40 kg
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JOLLY SILK
Silk, leather & lining specialist — no steam holes, Nickel/Teflon
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JOLLY DRY
Dry heat only — for heat-setting and moisture-sensitive fabrics
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THERMOGLUE
1600 W heat-sealing iron for fusible interlining — 750 × 150 mm plate
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ALL STEAM
Continuous commercial pressing — no electrical components
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ALL STEAM OPEN
Open-handle mechanical steam iron
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APRIPIEGA
Specialist crease-opening soleplate — seams, pleats, lapels
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APRIPIEGA OPEN
Open-handle crease-opening iron — 600 W, 1.30 kg
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APRIPIEGA ALL STEAM
Lightest Due Effe iron — 0.92 kg, mechanical steam only
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APRIPIEGA ALL STEAM OPEN
Ultra-lightweight open-handle — 0.92 kg, single-pipe system
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ELECTRONIC APRIPIEGA
Electronic temperature control, 600 W patented soleplate
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ELECTRONIC APRIPIEGA OPEN
Electronic precision + open handle — 600 W, 1.30 kg
View Details →Who Uses Due Effe Irons
Due Effe irons are used across every professional garment care environment where precision and reliability matter.
Dry Cleaners
The JOLLY and IRON MASTER are mainstays of professional dry cleaning operations. The APRIPIEGA series is essential for high-end garment finishing.
Tailors & Alterations
The APRIPIEGA’s specialist soleplate profile and the JOLLY SILK make Due Effe the preferred choice for tailoring workshops handling suits, formal wear, and linings.
Hotels & Hospitality
Due Effe irons provide fast, consistent pressing for guest uniforms, linen, and delicate clothing in hotel laundry operations.
Commercial Laundries
High-volume operations rely on the JOLLY’s proven reliability and low maintenance for production-line pressing of workwear and uniforms.
Garment Manufacturers
The THERMOGLUE is used in garment manufacturing for fusible interlining application; the ELECTRONIC series for quality-controlled finishing on production lines.
Why Choose Due Effe Through Unicorp
Italian Engineering
Manufactured in Brescia, Italy — the centre of Italian precision metalworking. Every Due Effe iron is built to perform in commercial environments for years.
Monolithic Construction
The resistance element is built directly into the soleplate — not attached to it. This eliminates the most common failure point in industrial irons and extends service life significantly.
Local Spare Parts
Unicorp stocks key Due Effe spare parts in South Africa — thermostats, thermal fuses, soleplates, handles, and steam valves available for fast turnaround repairs.
Expert Advice
With over 40 years supplying commercial laundry and finishing equipment, Unicorp’s team can guide you to the right Due Effe model for your specific operation and garment types.
Getting Started with Due Effe
From selecting the right model to keeping your iron in peak condition — Unicorp supports you every step of the way.
Select Your Model
Describe your garment types, daily pressing volume, and steam setup. We’ll recommend the right Due Effe model from the 24-strong range.
Order & Deliver
We import and stock Due Effe irons and dispatch across all nine provinces of South Africa and into neighbouring countries.
Operator Training
We provide hands-on training on optimal settings, steam pressure, maintenance routines, and safety procedures for your new iron.
Ongoing Support
Local spare parts, phone and on-site technical support, and access to the full Due Effe exploded parts diagrams for every model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Universe Corp (Unicorp) is the authorised Due Effe distributor for South Africa. We supply the full Due Effe range — sales, delivery, operator training, spare parts, and technical support across South Africa and into Southern Africa.
Unicorp supplies all 24 Due Effe models: JOLLY, JOLLY DRY, JOLLY SILK, IRON MASTER, IRON MASTER CE, MALE, ELECTRONIC, OPEN ELECTRONIC, OPEN, TULIPANO, TULIPANO OPEN, KISS, DUBLO, DUBLO MAX, ALL STEAM, ALL STEAM OPEN, 3500 AMERICA, APRIPIEGA, APRIPIEGA OPEN, APRIPIEGA ALL STEAM, APRIPIEGA ALL STEAM OPEN, ELECTRONIC APRIPIEGA, ELECTRONIC APRIPIEGA OPEN, and THERMOGLUE. Contact us for current stock availability and pricing.
The JOLLY’s reliability comes from its monolithic construction: the resistance element is built directly into the soleplate — not bolted or glued on. This eliminates the most common failure point in standard irons. Combined with the integrated thermal fuse, front monoblock microswitch, and cork handle, the JOLLY delivers a full commercial working day of continuous pressing with minimal downtime. The ETL-certified version also makes it suitable for operations with North American equipment specifications.
The APRIPIEGA is a specialist crease-opening iron with a unique narrow soleplate profile designed for opening seams, pressing pleats, and finishing suit lapels, collar edges, and hems — work that a standard flat iron cannot achieve cleanly. It is used extensively by tailors, dry cleaners handling high-end garments, and garment finishing operations. The series includes 6 variants: standard, open-handle, all-steam, all-steam open, electronic, and electronic open — each optimised for different operator preferences and steam setups.
Yes. Unicorp stocks key Due Effe spare parts locally — including soleplates, thermostats, thermal fuses, steam valves, handles, and hose connections. Local stock means fast turnaround on repairs. We also have access to the official Due Effe exploded parts diagrams for every model to assist with parts identification. Contact us with your model name for specific parts availability and pricing.
Due Effe is known for innovation and specialist designs — the JOLLY’s monolithic construction, the APRIPIEGA’s unique crease-opening soleplate, and the THERMOGLUE heat-sealing iron have no direct equivalent in the SilverStar range. SilverStar offers a broader system that includes vacuum ironing tables, steam generators, and garment steamers alongside their irons. Many operations use both: SilverStar for their core pressing line and specific Due Effe models — particularly the JOLLY and APRIPIEGA — for specialist work.
Due Effe Technical Documentation
Access exploded parts diagrams and technical reference documents for Due Effe irons directly from the manufacturer.
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