# Personified Fabric Pressers (UPDATE) The 'Ironman Ironing Board' is the Perfect Flatmate By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ironman-ironing-board References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/home/cleaning-laundry/ironman/) & [lazyboneuk](http://www.lazyboneuk.com/products/Ironman-Ironing-Board.html) This humorous home accessory is called the 'Ironman Ironing Board.' He may not be like the [superhero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-x7-pro-iron-man-edition), but boy this guy can withstand heat! Sold through Lazybone UK, the comical clothes-pressing surface is actually quite genius. The firm surface is perfect for smoothing creases in clothing, and the legs of the 'ironman' will help you remove wrinkles from pant legs; something that [regular ironing boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying) fail to facilitate. Sold in a variety of colors including the American flag and the Union Jack, the 'Ironman Ironing Board' is one handy housemate who may not pay rent, but he helps with [household chores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humorous Home Accessories:** Opportunity to create more amusing yet functional household items that are also conversation starters. - **Innovative Ironing Solutions:** Opportunity to create more efficient and versatile ironing surfaces or tools that meet different needs and preferences. - **Novelty Household Helpers:** Opportunity to design more quirky and entertaining products that offer practical benefits to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** Chance for home goods manufacturers to differentiate themselves by incorporating humor and creativity into their products. - **Textile Care:** Opportunity for textile care businesses to develop more personalized and user-friendly tools for their customers. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Opportunity for gift and novelty shops to offer unique and innovative household helpers that appeal to consumers' sense of humor and individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-dualfunction-ironing-board-mirror.md) - [Fully Automated Ironing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automated-ironing-system.md) - [Folding Garment Care Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-joseph-pocket-plus.md) - [Dual-Fucntional Steam Iron Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven.md) - [Garment-Drying Laundry Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot.md) - [Pressurized Steam-Equipped Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressurized-steamequipped-clothing-iron.md) - [Branded Superhero Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noblechairs-hero-iron-man-chair.md) - [Shapeshifting Garment Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-steamer.md) - [Handheld Garment Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dry-cleaner.md)