# Artful Coloring Cloths 'The Coloring Table' Drawing Table Cloth Preserves Special Moments By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-table-cloth References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/639184377/the-coloring-table?ref=nav_search) & [thecoloringtable](http://www.thecoloringtable.com/) Developed as an alternative to wasteful paper and plastic activity mats, The Coloring Table is a [drawing tablecloth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate) that can be used in more than one way. Made with a poly-cotton fabric that's been treated with a water-proof poly-urethane laminate backing to prevent bleed-through, the cloth can be drawn on with washable markers and then tossed into the washing machine, so that you can start over with a clean slate another time. Alternatively, permanent markers can be used on the tablecloth, preserving memories forever as a lasting keepsake. Ideal for birthday parties, baby showers, weddings and other holidays, this cloth is a fun way for everyone in the family to leave their mark. Rather than starting with a [plain white tablecloth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-stop-moving), The Coloring Table comes with [printed designs like black outlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-color-cove) of food shapes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Activity Mats:** Develop eco-friendly alternatives to traditional activity mats that are both sustainable and reusable. - **Multi-purpose Textiles:** Explore design possibilities for textiles that can serve more than one purpose, such as a drawing tablecloth that can also be used for dining. - **Permanent Marker Keepsakes:** Create products that encourage the use of permanent markers for creating lasting keepsakes, and offer customization options for special occasions like weddings and baby showers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Arts and Crafts:** The art and craft industry can innovate on their paper and plastic products by creating reusable and sustainable alternative activity mats. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can look into designing textiles that serve more than one purpose, such as a tablecloth that can also be used as a drawing mat or vice versa. - **Events and Celebrations:** The industry surrounding events and celebrations can create customizable products such as tablecloths that allow guests to leave their mark permanently and serve as keepsakes after the event is over. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-design.md) - [Strikingly Elegant Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-tablescape.md) - [Creative Coloring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfun.md) - [Made-to-Measure Table Linens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-table.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happypagesai.md) - [AI Kids Coloring Pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/SPLAT-1.md)