The material from which the main working surface of the board is made.
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Wood. Ironing boards can be crafted from various wood types: natural wood, chipboard, or plywood. While natural wood offers greater durability, it can make boards heavy. Chipboard and plywood allow for lighter constructions, but they are less durable, prone to deformation from moisture and high temperature. This issue is also present, to a lesser extent, with natural wood. Consequently, wood is primarily utilized in low-cost-friendly models.
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Metal. Metal countertops typically feature a solid sheet with perforations for steam release, ensuring robustness due to the moisture-resistant alloys that resist deformation from iron's operating temperatures. However, these boards tend to be costly, and the longevity of the cover relies heavily on the quantity of holes—if too few, wear occurs more rapidly.
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Metal mesh. A "lighter" alternative to solid metal countertops is the grid design. While slightly less durable than solid sheets, grids still offer reliability and resistance to deformation. Moreover, they provide better steam passage and are lighter in weight.
— Thermoplastic. A special type of plastic, originally created as a material for ironing boards. With a small weight, it is resistant to heat and moisture, as well as good strength and reliability. The ma
...in disadvantage of this material is its high cost.The size of the main surface of the ironing board in length and width. The second size is usually indicated by the widest point, because most modern boards have a shape tapering towards one of the ends. The larger the working surface, the more convenient it will be to work and the greater part of the ironed product can fit on the board at a time. On the other hand, to install such a board, you will need the appropriate space, and this parameter also affects the cost.
The lowest height from the floor or table (depending on the type, see above) at which the working surface of the board can be placed in the unfolded state. Along with the maximum height (see above), this parameter determines the working height range of a particular model; knowing this range, you can estimate how comfortable it will be for you.
