Oilcloth Vs Vinyl Tablecloth

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Oilcloth vs vinyl tablecloth.

In the 1950s the original oilcloth tablecloths were replaced by synthetic versions made of vinyl plasticized polyvinyl chloride also known as pvc. We use both terms because we have found that customers use both names to describe the same. The first major difference is that oilcloth has a base fabric of 100 cotton whereas pvc tablecloth has none. The back of oilcloth is impregnated with a cotton mess or scrim this gives oilcloth it s edge over the flannel backed vinyl.

The oilcloth is a 10 3oz weight vinyl. Today s oilcloth back in popularity is a vinyl cloth that is bonded and supported with a backliner of cotton or polyester mesh. The scrim gives oilcloth strength because of it oilcloth can hold a stitch where the other can not. All oilcloth designs get printed on to the top layer of the cotton fabric ready for coating.

Unlike a laminate which will yellow fade and crack genuine oilcloth is easy to sew won t yellow crack or fade. The surface can be wiped clean. Tan vinyl round tablecloth 60 tan vinyl round tablecloth 60 1 non combo product selling price. A vinyl tablecloth is the same as an oilcloth tablecloth it s 100 high quality cotton and coated with pvc.

Oilcloth is great for tablecloths outdoor pillows placemats aprons bags and all sorts of projects. They are both vinyl but that s where the comparison stops. Just a white non woven backing. 5 0 list price.