Comparison - Table covers

Feature

The Yard House Table Covers

Plastic Table Covers

Regular Cotton Table Covers

Material

Performance-treated cotton

Fully plastic or vinyl

Cotton

Wipeable Surface

✅ Yes – everyday spills wipe off easily

✅ Yes – completely wipeable

❌ No – absorbs spills

Anti-Slip

✅ Yes – treated to stay in place

May slip or shift. Depending on the weight

❌ No – tends to slide on smooth surfaces

Machine Washable

✅ Yes – easy to wash like regular fabric

❌ No – not suitable for machine washing

✅ Yes

Can Be Ironed

✅ Yes – top surface can be ironed for a neat look

❌ No – melts under heat

✅ Yes

Stain Resistance

✅ Many like coffee and wine don’t stain. Some stains need washing. Haldi and curry can be challenging.

✅ No stains, but discolours over time and can have an unsanitary look.

❌ Some stains need washing. Haldi and curry can be challenging.

Plastic-Free

✅ Yes

❌ No – made from plastic

✅ Yes

Drapes Naturally

✅ Yes – thicker than cotton, but drapes better than plastic.

❌ No – looks stiff, sticks out unnaturally

✅ Yes

Prints

✅ Handblock, screen prints and woven fabrics that blend Indian roots with global charm.

❌ Generally basic or unattractive

✅Ranges from mass to bespoke

Made in India

✅ Yes

✅ Sometimes

✅ Sometimes

Child-Friendly

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

✅ Yes, but requires more care

Ease of Maintenance

✅Easy

✅Easy

❌High

Durability

✅Long-lasting with both function and aesthetics

✅Long lasting

❌More prone to staining, fading, tearing and shrinkage over time

Design Aesthetic

✅ Instantly elevates table settings and interiors

❌ Minimal – more functional than decorative

✅ Instantly elevates table settings and interiors

Fade Resistant

✅ Fairly fade proof

❌ May warp or discolour

❌Colour fades over time

After-Life

✅ Repurpose as protective art-mats, into utility aprons, shelf liners etc.

❌ Cannot be re-stitched/ repurposed

✅ Repurpose as you would any cotton fabric