Poker table cloths (ridiculous newb seeking advice)

[Schmag]

Hi. I'm just getting into poker now (been playing semi regualarly for around 6 months) and want to get a big sheet of velveteen to make a table cloth to take to the different places I can get a game going. I don't think its useful for me to build a table at this time (though I'd love to, it'd just collect dust I think) so I think a tale cloth should do nicely. I was wondering

1) if anyone knows what is the actual material used in card rooms or what would be best for what I want it for (something that is flexible enough to go places get spilled on and washed, etc) and

2) if anyone has done this. If so, how does it work? Do you have a drawstring on it? Do you put something under it?

I'd just like a bit better atmosphere for the games.

Thanks

[blaze666]

felt i think.

[Eric H]

A good source of table info is located here:

http://www.scottkeen.com/forum/viewf...8e86914285cd65

[Lottery Larry]

billiard cloth is good, speed cloth is often used.

I would suggest a good quality cloth (it pays to invest- cheap cloths pill pretty quickly and you don't get enough wear out of them for the cheaper cost) and get some cheap foam for underneath, which makes a HUGE difference on hard tables.

I use file folder 1" C-clamps to lock it onto the table.

[Schmag]

Thanks a lot guys for your tips. Much appreciated.

[megabit]

If your table is small enough an old army blanket works good. I second getting some foam padding for under the cloth.