Foldable Ironing Board 120 cm with Gray Cotton Cover and Iron Rest

Folding ironing board for everyday work at home and in the studio

A good ironing board is judged on three things: a surface the fabric glides over without catching, a safe place to rest the iron, and a base that doesn't move when you press. This model is built exactly around those three. The surface is covered with 100% cotton fabric in gray, and at the wide end there is a dedicated iron rest - a frame with grip pads on which the iron stands upright while you rearrange the garment.

The base is made of X-shaped metal legs, a structure that spreads the pressure to both sides and keeps the board stable even when you lean on it while ironing thick fabric. At the ends of the legs there are protective caps that prevent slipping on tiles and parquet and protect the floor from scratches. At the end of the work the board folds to a flat profile and fits behind a door, next to a closet or in the corner of the sewing room.

The gray tone is a practical choice: it hides signs of use better than a white cover, and gives a contrast that lets you see both light and dark fabrics clearly while working.

120, 110 or 90 cm: how to choose

The model exists in three overall lengths. The 120 cm version is the longest and gives the largest work surface. It suits ironing many long garments, curtains, tablecloths and wide pieces of fabric, or when the board stands permanently in a workroom. The 110 cm version suits small rooms and crowded stations, and the 90 cm version a sewing corner and small pieces. The cover, the iron rest and the structure are identical in all of them.

Common uses

• Regular home ironing - shirts, trousers, bedding and tablecloths

• Pressing seams in sewing - opening seams, folding hems and setting hems before sewing

• Preparing fabric for cutting - smoothing wrinkles from the roll or from the wash before laying down a pattern

• Applying interfacing and heat transfers - a uniform surface that allows even pressure along the whole piece

• Arranging garments before display or photography - smoothing items before they go on a display mannequin or hanger

Who the board is for

Home seamstresses and workshops that need a board available next to the sewing machine. Fashion design studios and sewing schools looking for a simple, reliable board for every work station. Clothing stores and boutiques that iron items before hanging them in the shop window. Households that want a board that's easy to open and store. For businesses, educational institutions and wholesalers we also supply quantity orders.

Important to know: this is a standard ironing board, not an active ironing table with surface heating, suction and blowing. For everyday ironing work, at home and in the workshop, a board with a cotton cover and a stable iron rest is enough for most jobs. An active table is needed mainly in industrial sewing workshops and laundries.

Professional tips

• Correct working height: the surface should be at about thigh height or slightly above. This way the arms do the work and the back doesn't bend.

• Iron or press: in sewing, press seams by lifting and lowering the iron and not by sliding back and forth. This way the seam doesn't stretch and the fabric doesn't distort.

• Press cloth: with wool, velvet and dark fabrics, it's worth placing a thin cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric, to prevent shine and seam marks.

• Room for steam: a cotton cover breathes and lets steam pass through. It's worth leaving a little space between the board and the wall so that the moisture evaporates.

• Positioning before ironing: arrange large pieces, such as a curtain or a wide skirt, on the board along the length of the surface and move them in sections. This way the fabric doesn't drag on the floor.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Leaving a hot iron on the fabric: even a short pause leaves a mark. Between passes, rest the iron only on the iron rest.

• Ironing over pins: plastic pin heads melt, and metal pins also leave an imprint on the fabric. Remove pins before ironing or iron around them.

• Folding the board while the iron is still hot on it: first take the iron off and let it cool in a safe place, and only then fold.

• Working with a worn cover: a thin or torn cover transfers the board's structure to the fabric and creates marks. When the cover wears out - replace it.

• Ironing on a table with a towel: the surface isn't even, the heat reaches the furniture, and the result is less precise than with a dedicated board.

Questions about the product or an order for a business: phone 03-9444226, WhatsApp 055-2473993.

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Model: 10873

Product type: standing folding ironing board

Overall length: 120 cm (including the iron rest)

Cover: 100% cotton

Color: gray

Iron rest: dedicated frame with grip pads

Structure: folding, X-shaped metal legs

Legs: with protective caps against slipping and scratches

Brand: HaBayit LaBubot

Sales unit: per piece