How to choose an ironing board cover
Guide · 2 min read
A well-fitting cover does not wrinkle, does not slip and protects the board top. One measurement and a size chart are all you need.
How to measure the board
- Lay the board flat and take off the old cover if it is thick.
- Measure the length of the top – from the tip to the back edge.
- Measure the width at its widest point.
Size chart
| Cover size | Board width | Board length | Example boards |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 30–36 cm | up to 114 cm | 110 × 30, 104 × 30 |
| M | 38–42 cm | up to 120 cm | 120 × 38, 120 × 40, 118 × 36 |
| L | 45–48 cm | up to 128 cm | 124 × 45, 128 × 48 |
If your board is longer than the upper limit of a size, choose the next size up – the cover tightens with an elastic or ties (depending on the model), so it will fit the top.
Popular sizes – quick answer
- 110 × 30 cm board – size S.
- 120 × 38 cm and 120 × 40 cm boards – size M.
- XXL board (approx. 125–130 × 45–48 cm) – size L.
What the cover is made of
alexvalex covers have two layers:
- a felt underlayer – soft, it reduces the pressure of the iron on the fabric,
- a heat-resistant top fabric – cotton (grey, green, blue, zigzag pattern) or metallised, which reflects heat back into the item you iron (rhombus, geometric and abstract patterns).
When to replace the cover
When the cover is scorched, worn, has stains that could transfer to clothes, or the felt has flattened and you can feel the metal mesh of the top through the fabric.
Covers in sizes S, M and L are in the ironing board covers category.
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