The Cricut Easy Press Matte provides excellent support when applying heat transfer vinyl to textiles. Thanks to its well-thought-out design, it eliminates moisture and directs heat straight to the heat transfer vinyl. Additionally, it protects your work surface from heat and moisture. Ideally, you use the mat together with the Cricut Easy Press, but you can also use it with a conventional iron. To achieve satisfactory heat transfer results, there are a few things you should pay attention to when working with the mat: Always use a mat that is larger than the heating plate of your Easy Press, as otherwise the heat will not be distributed evenly. Moreover, the mat is one-sided. Therefore, always ensure that the correct side is facing up. Also, do not wash the mat; simply wipe it with a damp cloth if necessary. Do not roll it up for storage.