Hi and welcome. About three years ago I purchased a Rowenta and an inexpensive steam iron from Walmart (don't remember brand). I did a side-by-side test of them on several types of fabric, including heavy denim jeans, using with and without steam. They performed the same so I took the Rowenta back and spent the $$$ on fabric! I had to replace the cheap iron when I dropped it on concrete, got a Black and Decker (also at Walmart) and it works as well.