Electric & Steam Irons
Professional Irons & Steamers from Due Effe & SilverStar
Unicorp supplies the widest range of professional electric and steam irons in Southern Africa, covering everything from precision gravity-feed irons for delicate garments to heavy-duty all-steam models for high-volume commercial pressing. Our range includes professional hand irons, garment steamers, compact mini presses, vacuum ironing tables, and standalone steam generators — all sourced from two of the industry’s most respected manufacturers.
We partner with Due Effe (Italy), known for their innovative iron designs including the Iron Master and speciality finishing irons, and SilverStar, a globally recognised brand producing durable gravity-feed irons, all-steam irons, and complete ironing systems. Whether you run a small dry-cleaning shop or a large industrial laundry, Unicorp offers the right iron for every application — backed by local spare parts, technical support, and operator training across South Africa.
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Due Effe Products (Italy)
Due Effe is an Italian manufacturer specialising in high-performance professional irons and finishing equipment. Known for innovative designs that combine precision engineering with ergonomic operation, Due Effe irons are trusted in commercial dry-cleaning and garment finishing environments worldwide.
Iron Master
Type: Premium professional steam iron
Application: High-volume commercial pressing
Key Features: The Due Effe Iron Master is a flagship professional iron designed for demanding commercial environments where consistent heat and steam output are critical. Features precision temperature control across a wide range for different fabric types, from delicates to heavy workwear. The ergonomic handle and balanced weight distribution reduce operator fatigue during long pressing shifts. Built for continuous daily use in dry cleaners, hotel laundries, and garment finishing operations.
All Steam Iron
Type: Full steam professional iron
Application: Continuous steam pressing for all fabric types
Key Features: The Due Effe All Steam iron delivers powerful, continuous steam output for professional pressing operations. Unlike electric irons that rely primarily on heated soleplates, this model uses full steam penetration to relax fabric fibres and remove wrinkles efficiently — making it especially effective on heavier fabrics, multi-layered garments, and items that require deep steam penetration. Ideal for commercial dry cleaners and laundries processing suits, coats, curtains, and bed linens at high volumes.
Apripiega Open Steam Iron
Type: Open-type speciality steam iron
Application: Seam opening, pleat setting, and detail finishing
Key Features: The Due Effe Apripiega is a specialised open-type steam iron designed specifically for detail finishing work that standard irons cannot reach. Its unique narrow soleplate and open design allow operators to press seams flat from the inside, set pleats precisely, and finish hard-to-reach areas like collars, cuffs, and lapels with professional accuracy. Essential for dry cleaners and tailors who handle high-end garments, bespoke suits, and delicate items requiring meticulous finishing.
SilverStar Products
SilverStar is recognised worldwide for professional steam irons and complete ironing systems. Their range covers gravity-feed irons, all-steam irons, combination steam-electric models, garment steamers, mini presses, vacuum ironing tables, and steam generators — all built for durability and ergonomic operation in commercial settings.
Gravity Iron
Type: Gravity-feed steam iron
Application: Continuous pressing in commercial laundries and dry cleaners
Key Features: The SilverStar Gravity Iron uses a gravity-feed system where water flows from an elevated bottle directly into the iron, producing steam on demand without an internal boiler. This design provides unlimited steam duration with no refill interruptions, lightweight handling since there is no water reservoir in the iron body, and consistent steam output for extended pressing sessions. Preferred by professional operators who press garments for hours at a time and value reduced hand fatigue and uninterrupted workflow.
All Steam Iron
Type: Full steam professional iron
Application: Heavy-duty commercial pressing
Key Features: The SilverStar All Steam iron is built for commercial laundry and dry-cleaning operations that demand powerful, consistent steam output all day long. Connected to an external steam source or generator, this iron delivers high-pressure steam for efficient wrinkle removal on heavy fabrics, multi-layered garments, and large linen items. Robust construction with a durable soleplate designed to withstand continuous professional use.
Steam Electric Iron
Type: Dual-powered steam and electric combination iron
Application: Versatile commercial pressing across all fabric types
Key Features: The SilverStar Steam Electric iron combines steam pressing capability with electric soleplate heating, giving operators maximum versatility. The electric element maintains precise soleplate temperature for dry pressing and heat-sensitive fabrics, while the steam function provides moisture penetration for stubborn wrinkles and heavier materials. This dual approach makes it suitable for operations that handle a wide variety of garment types and fabric weights within the same shift.
Silver Steamer
Type: Professional upright garment steamer
Application: Quick touch-ups, delicate fabrics, and vertical steaming
Key Features: The Silver Steamer is a professional-grade upright garment steamer for quick wrinkle removal without direct soleplate contact. Ideal for delicate fabrics (silk, chiffon, embellished garments) that cannot be pressed conventionally, as well as last-minute touch-ups on hanging garments. Widely used in hotels for guest services, retail stores for display garments, and dry cleaners for final presentation before bagging. Fast heat-up and continuous steam output for efficient operation.
Mini Press
Type: Compact press for collars, cuffs, and small areas
Application: Targeted pressing of shirt collars, cuffs, plackets, and pockets
Key Features: The SilverStar Mini Press is a compact pressing station designed specifically for small garment areas that require crisp, professional results. It handles shirt collars, cuffs, plackets, pocket flaps, and other detail areas faster and more consistently than hand ironing. Space-efficient design makes it practical even for operations with limited floor space. A valuable addition to any pressing line that handles dress shirts, uniforms, or formal garments in volume.
Iron Table
Type: Professional vacuum ironing table
Application: Professional hand ironing with suction and heating
Key Features: The SilverStar Iron Table is a professional vacuum ironing table with built-in suction and surface heating. The vacuum function holds fabric firmly in place during pressing for precise results, while the heated surface prevents moisture from accumulating underneath the garment. This combination produces faster, crisper finishing compared to standard ironing boards. Essential equipment for any commercial pressing operation that relies on hand ironing for detail work and garment finishing.
Steam Generator
Type: Standalone steam generator unit
Application: Central steam supply for multiple irons and pressing stations
Key Features: The SilverStar Steam Generator is a standalone boiler unit that provides centralised, high-output steam to power multiple irons and pressing stations simultaneously. Eliminates the need for individual iron boilers, providing consistent steam pressure across your entire pressing line. Available in various capacities to match your operation’s size — from a few irons in a small shop to a full production floor with multiple pressing stations. Reliable, high-volume steam for demanding commercial environments.
Key Benefits
Professional Performance
Every iron in our range is built for commercial-grade use, delivering consistent heat and steam output for crisp, wrinkle-free results across all fabric types — from delicate silks to heavy workwear.
Durable & Reliable
Due Effe and SilverStar irons are constructed with robust materials and industrial-grade components designed to withstand years of continuous daily use in demanding commercial environments.
Two Trusted Brands
Due Effe brings Italian innovation with specialty irons like the Apripiega, while SilverStar offers a complete system — from gravity irons to steam generators. Together, they cover every professional ironing need.
Local Parts & Service
Unicorp stocks spare parts for both Due Effe and SilverStar irons locally in South Africa. Heating elements, thermostats, soleplates, valves, and other wear items are available for fast turnaround.
Applications
Our electric and steam irons serve a wide range of commercial and industrial garment care operations across Southern Africa.
Dry Cleaners
Precision garment finishing for suits, dresses, blouses, and delicate items. Specialty irons like the Apripiega handle detail work on seams, pleats, and lapels that standard pressing cannot achieve.
Hotels & Hospitality
High-quality linen and uniform care for guest satisfaction. Silver Steamers provide quick touch-ups for hanging garments, while vacuum iron tables handle bulk linen pressing efficiently.
Commercial & Industrial Laundries
Heavy-duty ironing for large-scale operations processing uniforms, linen, and workwear. Steam generators power multiple pressing stations for maximum throughput across full production floors.
Why Choose Unicorp for Professional Irons
Specialist Iron Expertise
Ironing is a core part of our business, not a sideline. We understand the differences between gravity-feed, all-steam, and electric irons — and can recommend the right type and model based on your specific garment types, fabric mix, and daily throughput requirements.
Exclusive Due Effe Partnership
As Due Effe’s Southern African partner, Unicorp offers direct access to their innovative Italian iron designs including the Iron Master and the specialised Apripiega open iron — products not readily available through other local suppliers.
Complete Range – Utility to Specialty
From a basic gravity iron for everyday pressing to a specialised open iron for seam detail work, plus steamers, mini presses, vacuum tables, and generators — we offer the full spectrum so you can equip your operation from a single supplier.
Spare Parts & Operator Training
We stock key spare parts for both Due Effe and SilverStar irons locally in South Africa — heating elements, thermostats, soleplates, and valves. We also provide hands-on operator training to help your staff get the best performance and longest life from every iron.
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FAQs
Unicorp supplies a comprehensive range of professional irons from two leading brands: Due Effe (Italy) and SilverStar. The range includes gravity-feed irons for lightweight continuous pressing, all-steam irons for heavy-duty commercial use, steam-electric combination irons for versatile fabric handling, speciality open irons for seam and pleat detail work, upright garment steamers for delicate fabrics and quick touch-ups, compact mini presses for collars and cuffs, professional vacuum ironing tables, and standalone steam generators to power multiple pressing stations. This means we can equip any operation from a small tailoring shop to a large industrial laundry.
Gravity-feed irons (like the SilverStar Gravity Iron) use water fed from an elevated bottle to generate steam on demand. They are lightweight because there is no water tank in the iron body, provide unlimited steam duration without refill interruptions, and are preferred for long pressing sessions where operator fatigue is a concern. Electric irons (like the SilverStar Steam Electric) heat the soleplate electrically and are better suited for operations that need precise dry-heat temperature control for heat-sensitive fabrics, or that want the versatility of both dry pressing and steam pressing in one unit. If your operation primarily involves continuous steam pressing of standard garments, a gravity-feed iron is typically the best choice. If you handle a wide mix of fabrics including delicates that need careful temperature control, a steam-electric combination iron offers more flexibility. Contact our team for a recommendation based on your specific garment types and workload.
Steam requirements depend on the type and number of irons in your operation. Gravity-feed irons generate their own steam internally and only need a water supply and electrical connection. All-steam irons (both Due Effe and SilverStar models) typically connect to an external steam generator or boiler that provides consistent high-pressure steam. The SilverStar Steam Generator is available in various capacities and can power multiple irons simultaneously from a central unit. For larger operations with multiple pressing stations, a centralised steam boiler (such as a Reverberi industrial boiler) may be more efficient. Our team can assess your pressing line layout and recommend the right steam supply configuration based on the number of irons, iron types, and your daily throughput.
Due Effe is an Italian manufacturer known for innovative, specialty iron designs. Their standout products include the Iron Master (a premium professional iron with precision temperature control) and the Apripiega (a unique open-type iron for seam opening and detail work that has no equivalent in the SilverStar range). Due Effe irons are particularly valued by dry cleaners and tailors handling high-end garments. SilverStar offers a broader product system covering the full ironing workflow: gravity-feed irons, all-steam irons, steam-electric combination irons, upright garment steamers, mini presses, vacuum ironing tables, and steam generators. SilverStar is the better choice when you need to equip a complete pressing line from a single brand with compatible components. Many operations use both brands — SilverStar for their core pressing line and Due Effe specialty irons for detail finishing work.
Yes. Unicorp stocks key spare parts for both Due Effe and SilverStar irons locally in South Africa. Commonly replaced items include heating elements, thermostats, soleplates, steam valves, water tank components, hose fittings, and iron handles. Having parts available domestically means significantly faster repair turnaround compared to ordering directly from overseas manufacturers. We also supply accessories such as replacement ironing board covers, silicone iron rests, and water filters. For any parts not held in local stock, we coordinate directly with Due Effe and SilverStar to source components as quickly as possible. Contact us with your iron model number for specific parts availability and pricing.