Tablecloth

A tablecloth (also tablecloth ) is an adapted form of the table covering piece, usually woven of textile or plastic is made.

Use

The use of a tablecloth can meet one or more purposes, such as:

• Protecting a quality table surface, for example of wood or marble, against contamination or damaging.
• Cover an inferior table surface.
• For decoration, because a beautiful, according to the occasion laid table is an important part of hospitality.
• Wipe-clean tablecloths make it easier to keep the surface clean using (for example, in restaurants).

Variants and accessories

In general, a tablecloth to cover the table completely and hangs on 25 to 30 cm. For different sizes and shapes of tables (circular, oval and rectangular) each matching tablecloths are available in stores. It is possible to protect a valuable tablecloth with a transparent PVC tablecloth.

There are numerous options and accessories, such as:

• The cover means, also called cover napkin that cover only the central part of a table and are usually placed over the normal table cloth.
• The cover table runner who can replace the tablecloth, and only an elongated central portion of the table
• The skirting to complement the tablecloth to complete occlusion of the side portions of a table
• The table clamp or weights to secure the tablecloth eg against wind gusts

Materials

Tablecloths are made of different materials. Examples:

• Damask, usually made ​​of cotton
• Linen
• For representation purposes plush, especially in the 19th century
• Oilcloth is a modern, wipe-clean version
• Paper, often for a single use
• Linoleum
• PVC