If you' re a sewer or quilter, or if you need to iron your clothes frequently. This clapper is definitely an important tool that you should choose. The tailors clapper is made of beech wood, and it's unfinished to help absorb the steam. Sanded smooth to touch and won't snag the fabric. It's very useful expecially when the heat of the iron will damage some fabrics. So the clapper helps to achieve a crisp press. It's a simple concept but it will make such a huge difference in your sewing projects.