| 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
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✅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
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❌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
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❌Colour fades over time
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| After-Life |
✅ Repurpose as protective art-mats, into utility aprons, shelf liners etc.
|
❌ Cannot be re-stitched/ repurposed
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✅ Repurpose as you would any cotton fabric
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