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.