ivanotas 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Hi any brands to recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ene 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Hi any brands to recommend? Are you referring to the type they use at retail shops? My mum has been using Novita and she is full of praise for it. It works very well and in fact, we no longer use an iron at home Most of the major department stores as well as electronic stores (Courts, Harvey Norman, etc) carry it. I also hear from my mum that if you go direct to their factory at Tagore Lane, can get additional 5% off Website: http://www.novita.com.sg/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TYM 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 We using one from Europace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivanotas 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2008 Are you referring to the type they use at retail shops? My mum has been using Novita and she is full of praise for it. It works very well and in fact, we no longer use an iron at home Most of the major department stores as well as electronic stores (Courts, Harvey Norman, etc) carry it. I also hear from my mum that if you go direct to their factory at Tagore Lane, can get additional 5% off Website: http://www.novita.com.sg/ hihii i saw the novita ones too.. which model is ur mum using? ss16i ( got jade green and dark blue colour) or ss19 ( black and silver - more ex) .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babytan 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) thanks for the info ene..been to best and harvey norman but cannot find leh, think my eyes tiak stamp.. will try to go to tagore lane.. just called 16i - $245 / 19 - $380 19 considered high end model...better in terms of performance... Edited June 4, 2008 by babytan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokine9a 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Hi all, need your advice b4 I buy a garment steamer. Can this garment steamer do a good ironing work on cotton clothing? My colleague bought one & he said these steamer doesn't work well on cotton shirt. All my bf's working shirt are long sleeve cotton material leh Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Air 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Hi all, need your advice b4 I buy a garment steamer. Can this garment steamer do a good ironing work on cotton clothing? My colleague bought one & he said these steamer doesn't work well on cotton shirt. All my bf's working shirt are long sleeve cotton material leh Thank you I have a garment steamer. I don't use it to iron men's shirts because u can never achieve the same effect with a conventional steam iron. I only use to iron my workwear, consisting mostly of knit tops....it's good for ironing t-shirts too...but not for shirts and pants cos it won't achieve that really straight effect.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
club101 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) I use a very old "Princess" steamer bought many years ago. Not very good with handling conventional irons, I was 'toasting' shirts, and leaving black shiny marks on skirts and my dresses were too expensive for me to burn.... thought I'll try a basic model. it's good with light materials like Chiffon, silk, cotton but not fantastic with denim. I used it to steam my hubby's work clothes but not all of the shirts turn out well. The G2000 Black Label type of shirts ( a slightly softer/shiny material) usually 'respond' well. but some of his other tailored shirts could have been better. It takes alot of practise to perfect it, I think it's fuss free and easy to use. there's a brand that has a metal plate at the handle of the steamer, it's pretty heavy if you're steaming alot of clothes together, may not be a good idea. Also, I like to use it to steam my sofa, carpet etc If u're not fussy, Princess is a good basic model. no rusting yet although I use it everyday for 1-2 pieces each time. Edited July 10, 2008 by club101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahjane 2 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 my sis uses a steam iron by the brand name of Laurastar. It cuts down iron by half time and the clothes are pressed really well and straight. One temperature for all types of material. i am impressed by the demo (at tangs and harbourfront centre-not vivo)...but abit pricey for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgo2829 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 i just bought one from Takashimaya...brand name is Novita at $245...no special price.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokine9a 1 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Hi all, just a silly qtn from me Should I air-dry my clothings before I steam them? Or the moment I take them out from the washer, I can start using the steamer on them? Sounds more productive & time-saving if I don't need to air-dry them before hand... anyway they will still get wet by the steamer... but don't know if this is the best way Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgo2829 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 we bought it for my maid and it turn out that she prefers to use the standard iron...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raidas 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 we bought it for my maid and it turn out that she prefers to use the standard iron...... Can check another brand of garment steamer at www.maier.com.sg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
