Backstage Pictures

Backstage pictures at one of Jessica Minh Anh‘s amazing, spectacular fashion shows? Yes please!  It’s on a boat on the Seine in Paris? Even better! One of the advantages of working for Propress Steamers is that we get to help out on some truly world class events.  We are long term Sponsors of London Fashion Week, Graduate Fashion Week and …

Propress Steamer element in base of stainless steel boiler tank

Picking the right type of steamer

Fabric Steamers – how do they work? What does the work? The steam relaxes the fabric – expanding each piece of yarn.  The nozzle, or the item in contact, is the most important tool.  There are two ways of producing steam: the “coffee machine” or the kettle. Heat Exchange Fabric Steamers The cheapest way is the “coffee machine” in which …

What’s so special about steamers?

Advantage The greatest advantage of steamers is their speed in removing creases and wrinkles from a garment on a hanger.  The process is far quicker than ironing and does not put in creases, or give that “ironed” look.  The fabric hangs perfectly and always looks fresh and full. With a steamer the presentation work can be done on the hangar …

Brian Fillery - Founder of Propress Steamers

A History of Propress Steamers

Have you ever wondered how the Propress Professional Steamer became the market leading atmospheric steam generator in the UK? Where did the idea of a portable garment steamer come from?  Learn about the Propress Steamer’s origin story. Some 35 years ago Brian Fillery of Propress discovered steamers – not the paddleboat kind, nor the healthy food types, nor those ones …