Abstract: A method of attaching an electronic component to a metal substrate, wherein the electronic component comprises solder provided on an exposed solder region. The method comprising: forming a metal-based compound layer on the substrate; placing the electronic component on the metal substrate such that the solder region is in contact with a contact region of the metal-based compound layer; and heating the solder region such that the contact region of the metal-based compound layer dissolves and the solder region forms an electrical connection between the electronic component and the metal substrate. The metal-based compound layer can have a minimum thickness of 10 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound for improving the wrinkle resistance in fabrics, comprising: a wrinkle-reducing active substance, comprising at least one softening agent, and a liquid carrier for carrying the active substance. The invention also relates to a wrinkle-reducing active substance as used in such a compound. The invention further relates to a device for containing such a compound. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of improving the wrinkle resistance in a fabric by the use of such a compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound to improve wrinkle resistance in fabrics, comprising: a wrinkle reducing agent, comprising at least one fusible elastomer, and a liquid carrier for carrying said agent and a salt composition for physical crosslinking said fusible elastomer. The invention also relates to a fabric provided with said wrinkle resistance improving compound. The invention further relates to a method of improving wrinkle resistance in a fabric by use of such a compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition to improve wrinkle resistance in fabrics, comprising: a wrinkle-reducing active ingredient, comprising at least one fusible elastomer and cross-linked particles, and a liquid carrier for carrying the active ingredient. The invention also relates to a wrinkle-reducing active ingredient as used in such a composition and a cartridge for an iron containing such a composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an iron having means for moistening fabric to be ironed. According to the invention, the moistening means comprise a device for generating foam and means for applying said generated foam to the fabric. For example, foam may be generated by means of a nozzle (21) having a first inlet (8) for a foaming liquid (6) and a second inlet (12) for supplying pressurized air to the nozzle so as to mix air with said liquid, thereby creating foam (42). Applying foam to the fabric (50) can be realized by means of a doctor blade (51) to break up the foam.