Technical features of the Maschio iron: Monolithic soleplate made of special aluminium alloy; armoured heating element incorporated into the soleplate: 800 W; front core: patented monoblock construction with watertight microswitch housing; quick-action thermostat with integrated thermal fuse; cork handle; 4-pole fabric-covered electrical cord approved by IMQ; weight: 1.65 kg; on request, steam guards are available in different colours and special technical materials; also available on request with a rear articulated balancer for irons, available in both right-handed and left-handed versions.