The revolutionary Empressa S500 will change the way you do your ironing. Imagine pressing your clothes without all the work! The pressing surface on the S500 is over 10 times larger than most hand held irons. Pressing with the S500 can reduce ironing time by up to 70%. For dressmakers, you can even use the S500 as a mini-fusing press. Its even heat and quick burst of steam is great for setting fusing on collars cuffs, jacket fronts etc. Standard features include a powerful burst setting for stubborn wrinkles, digital temperature control, safety alarm with auto shut-off! Quality, long lasting equipment here! Metal, plastic construction. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.