(Don't tell anyone, but I bought a cheap "Rival" iron form a big box store, and believe it or not it is great.). Mine is a nice weight, makes the seams lie flat, and has a Teflon sole plate. It works just fine for me, and after replacing several after they were dropped or knocked off by one of the cat people, I just buy inexpensive. Never had a problem with them. I also have to iron dressy western shirts for BIL, since DS can't do a decent job of ironing. Works fine for that too. I do hate the shut off, but it reheats very quickly, usually while I am still preparing to press an item.