How to Choose the dreamy Tablecloth? Read This and You'll Know

  When decorating a home, even though the tablecloth is a small item, it can add a unique atmosphere to the dining table and even the entire home space. However, faced with a wide variety of tablecloths on the market, what should we do so as to pick the one that suits us? Today, we will provide you with some practical ideas from two key dimensions: safety and durability.

Safety Cannot Be Ignored

Over the course of the tablecloths production , to achieve effects such as color fixation, waterproofing, wrinkle resistance, and softness improvement, manufacturers often use various types of additives. However, this also brings some potential risks.

Formaldehyde residue is a common problem. Some tablecloths may have formaldehyde residue after production. Formaldehyde not only has a pungent smell but also may harm human health if it was exposed for a long time. At the same time, excessive pH value is also a hidden danger trigger. In particular, some manufacturers may use banned dyes to cut costs, which will produce carcinogenic aromatic amines. An overly high PH level can irritate the skin and damage the skin barrier. Many families use the tablecloth directly after purchasing it. However, families with children need to be more vigilant because children's skin is more delicate.

In terms of materials, materials such as cotton-polyester theoretically have no risks of phthalates or aromatic amines and are relatively safer. Therefore, when choosing a tablecloth, better choose products made by legal manufacturers with quality inspection reports and carefully check the material instructions before purchase. If possible, it is recommended to wash it before use, which can effectively reduce the residue of harmful substances.

Consideration of Durability

Many people have had this experience: the newly-bought tablecloth has a suitable size and bright colors, but after several washes, problems, fading and deformation, etc, appear. The colour fastness to washing and the dimensional change rate after washing are two important indicators to measure the tablecloth’s durability. Based on researches, most tablecloths will shrink slightly after first washing.

Plastic tablecloths have better stain resistance and are more convenient to care for, compared to cotton or polyester fabric tablecloths. However, the smell of plastic tablecloths is usually more obvious and needs some time to dissipate. If you pursue durability and stain resistance, plastic tablecloths are a good choice; if you attach more importance to the naturalness and texture of the material, cotton or polyester tablecloths are more suitable, but you need to be prepared for frequent replacements.

In addition, since most products have varying degrees of shrinkage, when it comes to buying a tablecloth, you can consider buying it a little larger to ensure that it can still meet your needs after washing.

Choosing a tablecloth is not an easy task and requires comprehensive consideration of many factors such as safety and durability. Based on your own needs and preferences, pick one tablecloth with the right material and durability, and you can add warmth and beauty to your home life and make dining time more enjoyable!