The 500VB with vacuum and up- air provides the tools that professionals count on. Pressing without vacuum leads to a damp ironing surface, making it impossible to get a clean, crisp finish for your garments. The secret to great finishing is to keep the ironing table dry by removing the moisture from the fabric. Use vacuum for pressing a shirt or putting in a crease, while up-air (blowing) is great for delicates, removing the risk of leaving an impression or crushing the nap. Not all ironing boards are made the same and we set out to prove that with our series of Reliable ironing boards. Made in Italy, these ironing tables are engineered and built to exceed your expectations. This home iron board packs professional features like up-air and vacuum features, making damp ironing surfaces a thing of the past. The vacuum function holds fabric firmly and evenly into place, eliminating the possibility of dragging or further wrinkling as you iron. Use this function for pressing a shirt or putting in a crease. The up-air (blowing) function on our 500VB is great for delicate fabrics, removing the risk of leaving an impression or crushing the nap. It also allows you to iron velvet and dark garments, whilst avoiding the risk of shining marks. Built-in heating element keeps surface and clothes dry during steaming and pressing.Details:56" x 17.5" x 7" folded dimensionsVacuum functionUp air functionCover pad setHeated surfacePerfect for ironing stations