What is a Corby pant press?
A Corby pant press is an indispensable grooming aid for anyone who finds crumpled, wrinkled pants an eyesore. Featured in many of the best hotels in Europe, the top-selling “Made in England” Corby press extends the life of your pants by reducing the wear and tear of industrial pressing, and not creating a surface shine on your pants, as so often happens with repeated ironing. The primary benefit of the press is that it removes the unsightly creases that start to happen the minute you bend your knees to sit in a car, bus, train or office seat.

The Corby press is designed to refresh the original crease (as put in by a dry cleaner or a regular iron) and to ease out “back of knee” wrinkles. By the end of the day, your pants look like they have been through an accordian. It provides the convenience and ease-of-use to just go home after work, place the pants in the press, turn on the timer and walk away. When you return, the pants are sharply pressed and ready to be worn again.
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How does the Corby pant press work?
Simply raise the side levers, slip your pants between the pressing plate (with its unique stretcher bar that ensures a more taut insertion) and the cushioned heating pad, close the press, turn the dial for up to 45 minutes of heating (depending on model type) and walk away. The thermostatically-controlled heating pad warms up and gently presses out wrinkles and baggy knees without scorching or burning as it eases your trousers back into that sharp, just-pressed look. When finished, it automatically turns off while your freshly-pressed pants cool down ready for you to wear – without the added cost and bother of getting them professionally pressed.
Please see How to Operate for a visual description.

Handy extras include a tray for loose change or keys and a contoured jacket hanger that airs your jacket before you return it to your wardrobe – so the press also doubles as a Valet Stand.
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Can I press any fabric?
Your Corby is safe to use on any material which you would normally iron, however, you should check for any special instructions before pressing.
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How much money will I save from using a Corby pant press?
Even if you only press one pair of pants per week at $5/pair per visit (an average individual working full time will normally cycle three pairs per week) you will spend at least $250/year on pressing. That’s $1000 over five years…for ONE pair of pants! To say nothing of the time wasted back and forth to the cleaners.

A Corby pant press operates for years and costs just a few cents per pressing.
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Time is money, after all. How much time will I save?
Quick and as easy to use as placing your pants on a hanger, you will save literally weeks of time over the years. Think how much time it regularly takes to drive back and forth from the dry-cleaner, wait for the pressing, and wait…and wait. Plus, the stress of remembering to pick up the pants, driving in traffic, etc.
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Can I press a jacket, shirt, tie or skirt?
No. The pant press was not designed for these items.
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Do I need to dampen the material or my pants before pressing?
No.
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How long do I run the press for? I notice there is more
than one setting.
Depending on how creased your pants are – and how much time you have – you may run the press for anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes depending on model type. The results improve if the pants are left in the press to cool down rather than being removed immediately. With more significant, long-set creases you may need to put the pants through a second press.
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Do different timer settings (eg. 15, 30 & 45 minutes) also represent different temperature settings?
No. The press applies consistent heat regardless of the length of the chosen timer setting. Most people insert their pants when they get home from work or at night before bed, select the highest setting and remove their sharply-pressed pants the next morning.
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How hot does the heating pad get?
The press heats to around 60° c / 140° f, regardless of model type. The thermostatically-controlled heating element virtually eliminates the possibility of pant scorching so you can rest easy knowing your pants are in good care.
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Do I have to remove my pants right away after pressing?
No. The press is also a valet stand, so most people put their pants in the press at the end of the day, start the timer and retire for the night. The press shuts off automatically so there is no danger of over-heating. Once placed in the press, the pants are ready to go at the twist of a dial or touch of a button (depending on your model). In fact, if the power goes out you can even leave the pants in there overnight and without turning it on, get a press from the compression of the plate with the pad alone!
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How tall is the pressing height?
31.9 inches. This applies to all models.
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Does it press the top of my pants, around my pockets?
No, it doesn’t need to. The majority of pant creasing occurs on the bottom two-thirds of pant legs, particularly around the back of the knee. The Corby is perfect for removing these creases.
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Will it press extra long pants?
Yes. You would first start by pressing the upper part of the pant (below the pocket) and then proceed to press the pants normally. Please see How To Operate for an illustration.
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What should I expect from my Corby?
Years of reliable, quality pressing is in store for you with the purchase of a Corby press. The press is designed to refresh the original crease (as put in by a dry cleaner or a regular iron) and to ease out “back of knee” wrinkles. You should not expect the press to create original hard crease lines down the front and back lines of your pants. Regular clothing maintenance requires most pants still be taken for professional dry-cleaning.
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What is the warranty?
All Corby pant presses are made in England and hand assembled to meet the most exacting quality and technical standards. Your new Corby Pant Press comes with a one year warranty that is honoured by WorldWide Ventures on behalf of John Corby of England, who have specialized in making pant presses since the 1930’s.
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What about service and repairs?
In the unlikely event your Corby needs repair or technical attention, just call us at 416-968-9311 or e-mail us at customerservice@worldwideventures.ca and we’ll get your press fixed up in no time. The majority of problems can be cleared up quickly by sending you a replacement part. On occasion, when a press has a complex problem and requires more technical attention, the press can always be serviced at our Toronto warehouse for a fast, economical repair.
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Do I need to clean the press?
The inside of the front panel may be wiped with a dry cloth, but no polish or cleaner should be used on the inner front panel or heating pad surface.
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I live in a small Condo. Can I hang the press on the wall?
Yes, most models can be wall mounted – minus the hanger and feet. The 3300, 4400 and 7700 models are sold with mounting screws and wall plugs. Hanging instructions are included in the user guide. The Classic (5500) model can be mounted but requires the purchase of a special bracket from your retailer. The Statesman cannot be wall mounted.
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