Braun

TexStyle 9

Name: TexStyle 9
Brand: Braun

Reverse strokes stay fluid around buttons and seams because the hard-anodised FreeGlide 3D plate curves upward at the edges. Independent testing also recorded strong steam performance.

$120 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-09-053 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-03

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance9.1/ 10

design8.8/ 10

value9.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Its mid-premium price is explained by the very hard EloxalPlus/FreeGlide plate, 60 g/min steam, 260 g boost and an ActiClean collector—not a fashion finish. German independent testing rated it very good for strong steam performance.

MATERIALS

SoleplateEloxalPlus aluminium coating with FreeGlide 3D geometry

Hard anodised surface and upturned edges target scratch resistance and obstacle-free reverse strokes.

CRITERIA

9/10

Crease Removal

Testberichte.de rates it very good and explicitly cites strong steam performance.

10/10

Soleplate Glide

FreeGlide 3D curved edge is designed to pass obstacles in every direction.

9/10

Scale Management

ActiClean calc collector makes mineral removal tangible rather than merely nominal.

9/10

Heat And Water Control

iCare automatic fabric-safe setting and 60 g/min continuous steam.

9/10

Handling Ergonomics

Precision tip and 3D plate improve control; 1.7 kg weight is not ideal for all users.

9/10

Durability And Repair

EloxalPlus is specified as twice as hard as stainless steel; collector is user-accessible.

9/10

Safety And Stability

iCare limits temperature error and the conventional heel format is stable.

IDEAL FOR

·shirts with buttons
·frequent ironing
·users who reverse stroke often
·heavy creases

NOT FOR

·anyone prioritising very low hand weight
·buyers needing a large separate boiler tank

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

The upturned 3D edge makes the object feel less cumbersome around pockets, buttons and backward strokes. Precision tip and iCare mode reduce control burden; its roughly 1.7 kg mass helps pressing but may fatigue some wrists.

LONGEVITY

ActiClean’s collector provides a practical maintenance point. The hard EloxalPlus soleplate should tolerate normal zipper/button encounters better than basic ceramic coatings; service-part availability varies by country.