Favorite table fabric

[warewulf]

What's your favorite?

[warewulf]

Pretty damn even!

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[hoterdoc]

question about the "polysuede"
I found some stuff called ultrasuede, and I know I have seen other folks mention this as well.
to those who have used either, does if have a somewhat rough (albeit, finely so) texture?
if this is the same stuff, does it catch/flip cards at all?
doc

[Lumpy]

Other:

Jo-Ann Fabric's moleskin. Awesome fabric for playing surface. Ton of colors to choose from.

[hoterdoc]

is this like the stuff you put in the back of a new pair of shoes to keep them from blistering a heel?

when is mole-hunting season anyway?

really though, do you need to (should you?) scotchguard it?
doc

[Lumpy]

It is a clothing fabric. I have not used scotchguard because I don't allow drinks on the table anyway. From what I have read from others is that it cleans up very well without scotchguard. Go here and search for moleskin for other reports. http://www.scottkeen.com/forum/index.php Price is usually about $10/yd but Jo-ann's always had 40-50% off coupons.

[ChicagoTroy]

What do the folks at Stine use?

[TwinTowers]

If mole skin-feels anything like fore-skin /images/graemlins/wink.gif Im sold!

[warewulf]

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If mole skin-feels anything like fore-skin /images/graemlins/wink.gif Im sold!

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Now that's just wrong! /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[sgw]

I have used polysuede
I highly recommend it for these reasons:

1 - much cheaper than professional billiard cloth
(obviously go for the pro stuff if you can afford it)
2 - easily available locally
3 - durable and washable

(especially polysuede used for outer clothing, as it can come in different weights)

the surface is a soft smooth feel to the touch
but not as soft as, say, velvet (too soft)
and not stretchy (good because it will last longer)

to answer your question:
no, it does not catch cards
cards glide nicely.
but, the fabric has enough friction
so the cards stop on the table.

mainly, don't buy a fabric that with alot of pile.
pile is when alot of the fabric stands up
against the main weave. Think of a carpet.
If you used a shaggy carpet it will pil alot
(pil is when it gets little balls all over).
It will also show the wear faster.
Compared to a smooth carpet that won't pil.

Now apply that analogy to fabric for card playing.
So don't use things like felt that will pil.



cheers,
The Real Macoy