Wool pressing mats are highly portable for travelling, fitting easily into luggage or sewing and craft totes. Create ironing stations anywhere, sewing classes, dorm rooms, hotel rooms or business functions. This ressing mat retains heat because wool is naturally fire resistant and heat absorbent. Heat retention properties allow for efficient ironing. Its like ironing from both sides at the same time! The thick wool pad keeps your projects stable while ironing. Projects can be pinned into the pad for easy blocking. Stretching is minimised for accurate pressing and flat seams are achieved in less time.