I picked up a Corby Statesman a while back because it was made in England and non made in asia electronics and home appliances make me feel dreamy all over. It should be noted that the fundamental mechanism is the same in all presses and you can pick the press that fits in your budget without feeling you're giving up functionality.

This product is only intended for trousers.

A Corby will revive a crease in your trousers but you have to take care to set the pants into the press properly. You might notice some odd effects when you first begin using it such as parallel ceases and embossing effects on the trousers. However, as you learn the proper technique these problems will diminish. Also this press seems to work best on wool. Very light cotton pants will need to be ironed or steamed.

For jackets I would recommend a Jiffy Steamer. I have never needed to press a jacket.

 

I'm a big "+1" wrt to both the Corby press and the Jiffy steamer.

Great products both.

The Corby is really a maintenance product. Have your tailor or cleaner use a commercial steam press to put a sharp crease into your wool suit and odd trousers, and use the Corby to keep those creases sharp.

Occasionally, you'll get caught in the rain or something and will need to go back to the cleaners for a "press only" on a wilted pair of pants, but mostly the Corby will be enough to keep you looking crisp.

I use my Jiffy steamer regularly to remove those routine but unsightly "accordion" wrinkles that my jackets always develop inside the elbows and across the lower back after a day of wear, especially if the weather is warm. There's normally no need for any "pressing" beyond that simple steaming procedure.

 

Agree fully with PJC in NoVA about the Corby being essentially a maintenance product. It won't put a good crease into a pair of trousers with the crease mostly gone, but it will maintain the crease reasonably well if you start with a really good one and pop your trousers into the press after each wear.

Edit: Incidentally, I suspect that there's absolutely no difference in the basic pressing mechanism between the various models (3300, 7700, etc.). The differences are defined by non-essential add-on features, like deeper coin dishes, nice wood-panel finishing, ability to be wall-mounted, etc. I purchased one of the lower-end models on eBay for something like $75, and it functions exactly like the top-of-the-line models. I keep it hidden away in the laundry room, using it there when needed. There's no need for it to look like a nice piece of furniture (like the hotel models)!

 

I love my Corby purchased off eBay. There is no reason to buy a fancier one unless you like the look.

 

I own a Corby 7700 that I bought new.
I have both the Jiffy handheld steamer and a professional full size unit.

Lately, I have been just using a kent brush on my suits and then throwing them in my Whirlpool Steamer Garment Bag. It takes all of the wrinkles out of the suit jacket and pretty much most or all of the wrinkles out of the pants if you hang your pants in the steamer bag by their cuff. I use a real clip hanger for this as the clips that come with the steamer are a joke. The whole process takes 30 minutes automatically using distilled water. This is the LAZY man's way to take care of the suit, but it works awesome! The whirlpool bag does not work as well on cotton garments, but that is not its real intended purpose as far as I am concerned.

I will use a PRESS ONLY at the cleaners to renew the crease or my Corby.
NO DRYCLEANING. I spot treat with club soda, etc.

 

I have a Corby 7700 that I purchased from the influences of reading this board. One of the best investments in clothing care I have ever made. My steamer though is not a jiffy, I got the Whirl Pool steaming enclosure (also from this board).

 

I'm a big "+1" wrt to both the Corby press and the Jiffy steamer.

Great products both.

The Corby is really a maintenance product. Have your tailor or cleaner use a commercial steam press to put a sharp crease into your wool suit and odd trousers, and use the Corby to keep those creases sharp.

Occasionally, you'll get caught in the rain or something and will need to go back to the cleaners for a "press only" on a wilted pair of pants, but mostly the Corby will be enough to keep you looking crisp.

I use my Jiffy steamer regularly to remove those routine but unsightly "accordion" wrinkles that my jackets always develop inside the elbows and across the lower back after a day of wear, especially if the weather is warm. There's normally no need for any "pressing" beyond that simple steaming procedure.

+1. My best clothing purchase ever is my steamer. Second is the Corby.

 

I've noticed a number of you are raving about your steamer

Is this a Jiffy Steamer or another product

If it is a Jiffy Steamer, which model and why?

Thanks everyone

 

I have the Jiffy J4000. It is a US-made beast which will remind you of your grandmother's old cannister vacuum.

You could opt for the Jiffy J2000 which is their residential model. While it is not cast aluminum like the J4000 - it has the advantage of heating faster, but has less wattage and capacity.

An alternative I considered was the Whirlpool Fabric Freshener which was mentioned above. Like the Jiffy it is also made in the USA (detect my bias against junk from Asia yet?) However, it seemed to me that this item lacked some of the durability and versatility of the Jiffy steamer - although the whirlpool might have been more of a "set it and forget it" lifestyle choice for some.

 

I would rate my products in order in terms of usefullness:

1) Whirlpool Garment Bag Steamer (there is only one I believe)
2) Kent Brush
3) Jiffy Esteam
4) Corby Press
5) Professional Jiffy J-4000 (I use it for steaming at home and the Esteam is the handheld portable model for the road or when away). The professional Jiffy on rollers puts out WAY more steam, etc. than the portable Esteam model.

Even though that is the order, they ALL have their purpose in a cost no object clothes maintenance model. Then again, if you have 30K or more in wool hanging in your closet, buying these items is a small price to pay to minimize or eliminate the terrible dry cleaning process. You could buy all of these together for under 1K.

 

I like the Whirlpool for wrinkled sweaters, linen trousers, etc. as it is fire and forget. It doesn't do the wrinkle removal that a Jiffy steamer does on jacket backs and sleeves though. It's not overkill to have both.

 

I would rate my products in order in terms of usefullness:

1) Whirlpool Garment Bag Steamer (there is only one I believe)
2) Kent Brush
3) Jiffy Esteam
4) Corby Press
5) Professional Jiffy J-4000 (I use it for steaming at home and the Esteam is the handheld portable model for the road or when away). The professional Jiffy on rollers puts out WAY more steam, etc. than the portable Esteam model.

Even though that is the order, they ALL have their purpose in a cost no object clothes maintenance model. Then again, if you have 30K or more in wool hanging in your closet, buying these items is a small price to pay to minimize or eliminate the terrible dry cleaning process. You could buy all of these together for under 1K.

I really can't offer you a rank because each of these items will do a different job.

Your ideal routine should be as follows: brush your clothing at night. This will remove soil that will build up especially around the pockets of your trousers. Next place trousers into a pants press and hang the coat. Steam the coat using a Jiffy or a Whirlpool.

This should keep the dry cleaner away from your wool items unless there is some sort of a pasta disaster.

 

I like the Whirlpool for wrinkled sweaters, linen trousers, etc. as it is fire and forget. It doesn't do the wrinkle removal that a Jiffy steamer does on jacket backs and sleeves though. It's not overkill to have both.

Will, do you attach the clip on weights to the back of your jackets with the Whirl Pool? I find that is what makes the difference with back wrinkles.

I do not have a Jiffy but might look into one this coming year.

 

Hey, that is a great idea for the back of the jackets!!
I am going to try that tonight.

The products I mentioned are like a set of mechanic's or surgeon's tools. Yes, they all have a specific purpose. I would not give up any of them.

The J-4000 Jiffy is going to get out ANY set of wrinkles pretty much.

 

Will, do you attach the clip on weights to the back of your jackets with the Whirl Pool? I find that is what makes the difference with back wrinkles.

I do not have a Jiffy but might look into one this coming year.

I haven't used them as I haven't been using the Whirlpool for jackets. If they help the back they might also help the sleeves, which is where I get most of my wrinkling.

 

I'm trying to get the order down so as to help with my upcoming purchases

I need to know the correct items to iron & or "straighten out" my wardrobe

I'm trying to avoid having to use the old fashioned iron if possible

What are the recommended products for the following clothing items

1. Pants (for my wool suits, casual corduroys and khakis)

2. Wool Suit jackets and wool suit vests

3. cotton dress shirts

I'm considering the Corby pant press, Jiffy 2000 steamer & the whirlpool fabric freshner just to name the top contenders

Last but not least, any recommended irons?

 

Jiffy used to be a brand of British condoms. The slogan was "if you have a stiffy, wear a Jiffy"! :icon_smile_big:

 

Very funny, Bishop.

All I am going to say about that quote is that I can think of a number of times that is poor advice or overprotection.