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Rubber Tabletop Covers

The Table Skin is a Pliable and Durable Means to Protect and Decorate

— March 12, 2014 — Art & Design
While you're likely used to the texture of linen beneath your dinner plate, consider the Embroidery Table Skin by deJongeKalff. This unconventional covering has the feel of silicon rubber, yet it has a number of features that make it superior to the familiar fabric option.

The material is so thin that it's stretchy and capable of hanging and pleating like drapery; however, not a single crease or wrinkle will form in this contemporary tablecloth. Furthermore, the surface is resistant to spills and stains, making it incredibly easy to clean, plus it effectively guards soft wood from cutlery dents and hot pot bottoms. If this is all sounding far too practical for you, this version of the embossed Droog Table Skin features an inverted Renaissance-era design from an Albrecht Dürer carving.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Table Covers - Opportunity to innovate pliable and durable materials for practical and decorative table skins.
2. Stain-resistant Tablecloths - Opportunity to create new materials and designs of tablecloths that resist spills and stains for easy cleaning.
3. Embossed Table Skins - Opportunity to design embossed or patterned table skins that add a touch of style to the tabletop.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Opportunity to innovate materials and designs for functional and stylish tablecloths and table skins.
2. Hospitality - Opportunity to enhance dining experiences by using practical and elegant table covers in restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality venues.
3. Event Planning - Opportunity to offer high-quality, customizable tablecloths for various types of events, such as weddings, corporate events, and trade shows.
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