What Is That Machine on the Hotel Wall? The Story of the Corby Trouser Press
Have you ever walked into a UK or European hotel room and noticed a strange flat wooden-looking machine mounted on the wall?
That is the iconic Corby Trouser Press.
For decades, it was a familiar feature in hotel rooms, especially for travelling business guests who wanted perfectly pressed suit trousers without using an iron.
In this video, we look at the fascinating history of the Corby Trouser Press, from John Corby’s first mechanical design in 1930 to Peter Corby’s heated version in the 1960s.
We also explain how the machine works, why it became so popular in hotels, and why it has slowly disappeared as business dress codes became more casual.
Did you ever use a Corby Trouser Press during a hotel stay? Share your memories in the comments.