Braun CareStyle steam generator iron ergonomics

No more tired arms or hands, certified by ErgoCert.

Ironing consumer studies reveal one of the biggest problems during ironing: aching arms and hands².
Braun’s solution: The CareStyle series 9 to 3, human-centered designed and 4-star ergonomics certified iron¹. Certified by ErgoCert.

Everything that makes an iron ergonomically comfortable.

The most important factors that influence the ergonomics of ironing are the posture, the perceived effort, and the frequency of movements and the ease of use. The iron of the Braun CareStyle series 9 to 3 is meticulously designed address each ergonomic factor and to deliver a comfortable ironing experience – even for the longest ironing sessions.

The handle suits your posture. Not the other way around.

Thanks to the ideal angle of 90° (± 15-20°) Braun’s unique reverse open handle is posture-compliant and allows for a more relaxing right limb posture¹.

Braun CareStyle 7 Pro – Effort while ironing and frequency of movements

Ideally designed for heavy usage

Extremely light, maximum comfort.

Frequent unnatural movements can stress your wrist and make the ironing experience difficult and cumbersome. The CareStyle series 9 to 3 have been specifically designed for maximum comfort and an effortless ironing experience.

Users confirmed our design decisions and rated the new Braun CareStyle 7 as requiring low perceived effort³ on the Borg scale – a scale used to measure perceived exertions.

Also, the subjective values from the glove experimental application were aligned with the Borg perceived exertions result.

Braun CareStyle 7 Pro – Best grip among competitors.

Comfort at your fingertips

All-around soft grip.

The iron of the CareStyle series 9 to 3 is also equipped with an all-round soft grip for a comfortable ironing experience.

Certified superior ergonomics: Four stars for CareStyle series 9 to 3

Certified superior ergonomics: Four stars for our CareStyle series 9 to 3!

At every stage of development our focus was on the interaction between users and the new CareStyle iron. Achieving ease of use and making each motion as comfortable as possible was our main objective.

We are happy and proud to say that ErgoCert rewarded our efforts and rated our CareStyle series 9 to 3 with 4-stars for superior ergonomics.

The Ergonomic Certification establishes the product, process and service compliance to three main fields of Ergonomics: polytechnic, biomedical and psychosocial. The ErgoCert Certification is based upon Regulations and Technical Specifications defining, for each Macro-Area, the evaluation requirements, the tests, and the acceptance limits for the ergonomic certification of workplaces/workstations, projects and products. The neutrality of evaluations and the nature of their procedures are the prerequisites for the reliability of the evaluation outcomes.

These criteria are evaluated at ErgoCert.

Real, independent users engaged with the new CareStyle 7 in usability tests, in which biomechanical sensors were used to deliver objective data. The new Braun CareStyle 7 has been tested vs the best-selling competitors in January 2020.

1st star:

Compliance with ergonomic principles

ErgoCert verified the presence of test certificates and certifications (issued by other accredited laboratories) that guarantee compliance with mandatory requirements (current legislative/regulatory framework), to ensure the safety of the product for the user as well as the compliance with the general ergonomic principles.

2nd star:

Evidence-based anthropometry and biomechanical compliance

Ergocert evaluates the quality of the physical interaction with products in relation to the requirements of physiology, antrophometry and biomechanics in order to grant a healthy use of the product.

3rd star:

Ease of use

Real, independent users engaged with the new CareStyle 5 and 7 in usability tests.

4th star:

Human centered design

ErgoCert audited all product development and design processes to ensure
that the main focus was on the user. Real users were involved at all stages.

Man ironing jeans with Braun CareStyle 9 Steam generator iron

CareStyle 9.
A masterpiece of smart innovation.

The newest addition to Braun’s Steam generator iron range. Discover a new level of convenience in your ironing routine with the iron that steams automatically and descales itself.

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Braun CareStyle 7 Pro Steam generator iron

CareStyle 7.
Ironing perfection.

Don't give fatigue and aching hands a chance. With CareStyle, you can comfortably manage even the largest piles of laundry - thanks to the world's first ergonomically certified steam generator iron.

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CareStyle 5.
Ultra powerful.

The unique open handle features an optimal angle for reduces wrist stress, proving a more comfortable ironing experience.

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CareStyle 3.
Extra fast and compact.

The unique ComfortPro handle, featuring an optimal angle that reduces wrist stress while ironing.

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¹ Certified by ErgoCert (Ergonomics Certifying Institute, recognized by Accredia).

² Steam Station Study by Opeepl, Jan 2022, Italy and Russia, 1000 respondents. Ironing Study ADK May 2016 in UK, DE, FR, IT, RU, CN, SA and EG.

³ Certified by ErgoCert (Ergonomic Certified Institute, recognized by Accredia)
trough evidence-based usability test rating of 1.88/10 on Borg scale

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World's first ergonomics certified iron¹

Maximum comfort and effortless ironing.

No more tired arms or hands, certified by ErgoCert.

Everything that makes an iron ergonomically comfortable.