Frequently asked questions about the TUBIE ironer

In fact, the majority of our customers are private households who simply don't feel like standing behind the ironing board to iron, or for whom ironing with an iron is too time-consuming. However, thanks to the high-quality components in industrial quality, TUBIE is also designed for continuous operation and is therefore suitable for commercial applications.

Yes, the puffy bags for our TUBIE ironing dummy are available in all standard sizes from XXS to 6XL. They have a 2-way width adjustment. However, for the best possible ironing result, the size of the puffy bag should be similar to the size of the garment to be ironed.
The following sizes are available: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL (1 size is included free of charge).
Please specify your desired size when ordering (please use the T-shirt size or our size chart as a guide). If an inflatable bag does not fit perfectly, we will be happy to exchange it for another size.

Other manufacturers advertise a universal inflatable bag that fits all sizes. This sounds like an advantage at first. In practice, however, this is precisely the decisive disadvantage. The TUBIE inflation bag also has a 2-way width adjustment and can in principle be used for any size. However, an inflation bag that fits perfectly enables a much better ironing result than a universal size inflation bag.

With the TUBIE shirt ironing machine you can even iron all garments made of stretchy fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, polo shirts, pullovers etc.). To do this, a mesh cover is placed over the puffy bag. This prevents the puffy bag from stretching too far and the garment from stretching out. (A mesh cover is not required for non-stretchable garments such as shirts or blouses). The mesh covers are also available in sizes XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL and 6XL. See also size chart. (Mesh covers not included - please order separately).

Experienced users will have a shirt on the ironing machine in less than a minute. Close the top collar button of your shirt and place it over the collar section. Now pull the sleeves of the puffy bag through the shirt sleeves, fix the clamps and start the timer of the TUBIE ironing dummy.

It is best to stretch the clothes on the ironing machine immediately after washing while still damp from the spin cycle. Depending on the material and residual moisture, a shirt will then take approx. 4 - 6 minutes, a T-shirt approx. 2 - 4 minutes, a jacket approx. 10 - 12 minutes and pants approx. 8 - 15 minutes.

No, not in the vast majority of cases. The collar rests on the specially shaped, cone-shaped top and is ironed in place. The cuffs can be closed either with the button or the clips provided, then lie close to the puffy bag and are ironed. The button placket also fits snugly against the puffy bag and is ironed into place.

Yes, the original TUBIE shirt ironer comes with a shirt attachment and a trouser attachment. These attachments can be easily repositioned as required. There is a special coat cover for long coats or dresses.

No, the sound of the TUBIE ironer is reminiscent of a pleasant hiss. It is much quieter than a hair dryer.

Very, because TUBIE dries and irons clothes with warm air at approx. 50 degrees Celsius. An iron, on the other hand, gets about 165 to 220 degrees and damages many textiles. With the TUBIE shirt iron, even silk garments are ironed gently and carefully and embroidery does not shine unattractively afterwards, as is usually the case with an iron.

Yes, simply moisten the shirt or other items of clothing with water using a spray bottle. This can also be used to iron on jackets etc.