The 22x60 100% New Zealand Wool Pressing Mat is a large-format professional pressing mat made from premium New Zealand wool. The generous 22" x 60" size covers most ironing surfaces completely, providing a thick, heat-retaining wool surface that presses quilt seams from both sides simultaneously — dramatically improving pressing quality and speed.
Product Details
- Size: 22" x 60" — covers a standard ironing board surface for full coverage pressing
- Material: 100% New Zealand wool — premium natural fiber prized for heat retention and pressing performance
- Thickness: Substantial wool thickness for superior heat retention and bilateral pressing
- Use: Pressing quilt seams, blocks, backing fabric, garments, and any fabric requiring professional pressing results
- Benefit: Wool retains heat from the iron and presses fabric from both top and bottom simultaneously, setting seams perfectly flat
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is a wool pressing mat better than a standard cotton ironing board cover?
- Wool retains heat from your iron and reflects it back up through the fabric being pressed. This bilateral pressing action — heat from above and below simultaneously — sets seams far more crisp and flat than a standard padded cover that simply absorbs heat downward. Quilters notice the difference immediately.
- Does the wool mat work with steam irons?
- Yes — wool pressing mats work with both dry and steam irons. Steam penetrates the wool and enhances the bilateral pressing effect. The wool fibers are naturally moisture-resistant and won’t be damaged by steam.
- Will the mat leave wool fibers on my quilt fabric?
- A quality New Zealand wool mat is tightly compressed and should not shed fibers onto fabric during normal use. The smooth, compressed surface keeps fibers in place.
- Is the 22" x 60" size the right choice for a standard ironing board?
- Yes — 22" x 60" is sized to cover most standard ironing boards end-to-end, replacing or covering the standard cover entirely for a full wool pressing surface. For smaller portable boards or cutting tables, the smaller 22" x 22" or 22" x 36" mats may be more practical.
- Can I use this mat for pressing fusible batting or fusible interfacing?
- Yes — the wool mat handles fusible products well. Place a pressing cloth between the fusible and the mat surface to prevent adhesive from transferring to the wool if working with fusible web.
