Comparison - TYH, Plastic, Cotton 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 Aesthetics | ✅ 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 |