No more tired arms or hands, certified by ErgoCert.
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.
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.
Extremely light, maximum comfort.
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.
All-around soft grip.
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 our 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.
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 us...
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.
Ease of use
Real, independent users engaged with the new CareStyle 5 and 7 in usability tests.
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.
CareStyle 9. A masterpiece of smart innovation.
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.
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.
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
