I have a 15 year-old ironing board, which with average use is beginning to show its age. I definitely needed a new ironing board pad and cover, as the old one was getting quite ragged. This Polder ironing pad and cover is genius! While putting it on the board I could tell it was well constructed and of high quality. It provides an excellent base for all your ironing needs. It is sturdy enough to keep your fabrics flat under the pressure of the iron, yet as the same time soft and pliable enough to keep your fabrics free of damage. It even looks great! It has brought my old ironing board back to life, and even give me the incentive to break it out more frequently (for a while at least). Highly recommended!