Ironing & Steaming Equipment for Theatres & Performance

Theatres, opera houses, TV and film production companies, and costume departments have highly specific ironing and steaming requirements. Fabrics are delicate, often vintage or hand-made, and the finish needs to be stage-ready. Standard commercial ironing equipment is often too aggressive - you need systems that combine professional output with precise control. The Ironing Equipment Company has supplied ironing and steaming equipment to theatre and performance organisations across the UK. We understand what costume departments need.

Equipment for Theatre & Costume Departments

Professional Garment Steamers

The safest finishing tool for delicate and structured costumes. Steam relaxes fabric, removes creases, and refreshes garments between performances without the risk of direct heat damage.

• No direct contact with fabric
• Safe on all fabric types including silk and velvet
• Refreshes garments quickly between performances
• Upright and handheld options for backstage use

Vacuum and Heated Ironing Tables

For tailoring departments and costume makers. A heated vacuum table provides the ideal finishing surface for bespoke garments — suction holds the garment flat and heat sets the shape simultaneously.

• Used in professional costume workrooms
• Suction holds garment firmly during finishing
• Heated surface removes moisture simultaneously
• Ideal for structured and tailored costumes

Steam Iron and Boiler Systems

Where precision ironing is needed, a professional steam iron with a pressurised boiler gives far more control than a domestic iron. Temperature and steam output adjust for different fabrics.

• Adjustable temperature and steam output
• Sustained pressure throughout a long production day
• Brands: Comel, Speedypress
• Far more control than a domestic iron

Ironing Presses

For seams, hems, and structured items in costume workrooms. A press provides controlled heat across the plate - ideal for setting seams in tailoring work.

• Even heat across the full plate
• Ideal for setting seams and hems
• Faster than hand ironing for structured garments
• Available in multiple plate sizes

Drying Cabinets

For gentle drying of freshly cleaned or steamed costumes. Low-heat, controlled drying protects delicate embellishments, embroidery, and fabric.

• Gentle on sequins, beading, and embroidery
• Controlled heat - no tumble damage
• Ideal for vintage and bespoke pieces
• Easy to operate

Fabric-Specific Advice

We can advise on the right temperature settings, steam pressure, and equipment type for specific fabric challenges - silk, velvet, embroidered pieces, sequinned costumes, and more.

• Free advice on equipment selection
• Guidance on settings for specialist fabrics
• No obligation - just call us