Garment Steamers

We carry garment steamers from Laurastar and Singer in handheld and standing formats.

Available models:

• Laurastar Izzi Plus: Standing garment steamer with continuous steam output. Built for pressing hanging garments, drapes, and delicates.
• Laurastar Iggi: Compact handheld steamer with hygienic DMS (Dry Microfine Steam) technology. Sanitizes fabric while removing wrinkles.
• Singer Handheld Garment Steamer: Powerful 1500W handheld steamer for quick wrinkle removal.

A steam iron presses fabric flat on a surface using heat and pressure. A garment steamer relaxes wrinkles with steam while the fabric hangs vertically, with no pressing surface needed. Steamers are faster for refreshing garments, curtains, and delicates. Irons give sharper creases and flatter seams, which is why quilters and sewists prefer irons for construction pressing. Many sewists keep both. Browse our sewing irons for pressing during sewing projects.

Steamers work well for refreshing finished garments, removing wrinkles from fabric before cutting, and relaxing creases in yardage. They are not ideal for pressing seams open, setting quilt blocks, or any task that requires flat, precise pressing. For those tasks, use a sewing iron with a pressing mat or ironing board.

DMS stands for Dry Microfine Steam. Unlike regular steamers that produce wet steam that can leave water spots, Laurastar DMS produces ultra-fine steam particles that penetrate fabric without dampening it. This removes wrinkles and also eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and dust mites, making it useful for refreshing clothing, bedding, and upholstery between washes. The Iggi handheld steamer uses this technology.

Steamers are safe for most fabrics including cotton, linen, silk, polyester, and wool. They are especially useful for delicate fabrics that can scorch under a hot iron. Avoid steaming leather, suede, waxed fabrics, and anything with a heat-sensitive coating or print. Always check the garment care label first. For fabrics that need flat pressing rather than steaming, use a sewing iron on the appropriate heat setting.