This tabletop ironing board with iron rest is the perfect solution for someone looking for a high-quality ironing station that doesn’t take up a lot of space. It’s great for anyone living in a dorm, small apartment or house light on storage space. When collapsed, the ironing board is only 1.5” thick, making it easy to hang it on the back of a door (with included door hanging bar) or slide into a tight spot. This high-quality tabletop board includes a retractable iron rest, so you can keep your iron handy and safely secured without risking scorching or damaging other surfaces or your clothes. Simply slide the iron rest out when you need it and slide it back in when you don’t. The board has a perforated steel mesh top and comes with a 100% cotton cover with thick 5mm fiber padding for smooth ironing results. The breathable cover and padding, along with the perforated steel mesh top, allow for optimal steam and air circulation, which improves ironing results and minimizes damp spots. The board is easy to set up when it’s time to iron. To extend the board, flip it over so the top is on a flat surface. Then pull up on the center support bar, followed by one of the two cross support bars. Then snap the center support into the cross support, flip the board over and start ironing!