I have the silvery lining (whatever it's called) and was thinking about ditching it for something different. But there is one thing I like about the silvery lining - starching. I think flanel or cotton would be too absorbant and soak up the starch and I would have to wash them more frequently.
I do however need to do something about the fact that I have a typical board with the narrow end and yes that narrow end drives me bananna's when trying to press yardage. ARGH!!