Best Poker Table Fabrics

[Lumpy]

Try moleskin from Jo-ann Fabrics. It comes in a ton of colors. Can usually be purchased for about $6/yd. Plays and holds up great.

[brer]

I agree that faux suede (polysuede?) is an absolutely great surface for a poker table. Its what I have and I can hardly ask for a better surface.

[Schizo]

If you want a legit poker table there are only a couple of ways to go. They are speed fabric or billiard felt. Kardwell supplis both. Speed fabric allows you to slide the cards and holds up better. Billiard fabric is classier. Casinocom.com used to supply the best stuff and would even silkscreen designs into the felt. They had problems though and I think they went out of biz.

I've seen a bunch of people name Joan fabric as the best place to get poker felt. I haven't seen anything from Joan fabric that I didn't think was junk. It's alright and gets the job done. But if you want a standard or classic poker table, unless if your buying vinyl for bumpers, Joan is not the place to go.

[wacki]

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If you want a legit poker table there are only a couple of ways to go. They are speed fabric or billiard felt. Kardwell supplis both. Speed fabric allows you to slide the cards and holds up better. Billiard fabric is classier. Casinocom.com used to supply the best stuff and would even silkscreen designs into the felt. They had problems though and I think they went out of biz.

I've seen a bunch of people name Joan fabric as the best place to get poker felt. I haven't seen anything from Joan fabric that I didn't think was junk. It's alright and gets the job done. But if you want a standard or classic poker table, unless if your buying vinyl for bumpers, Joan is not the place to go.

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ding! Good post, for a noob. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[kodonnell]

My felt top was getting a bit ratty so I headed out to Joanns and picket up som Fidelio Velvet based on a recommendation on Scott Keens site. This stuff is $20/yd and comes 48" wide. Since my table insert is 48", this was gonna be tough. I was able to stretch it about an inch giving me just enough to staple the fabric to the bottom. The cards slide well over the fabric and it feels very nice (I just want to lie down on the table and take a nappy). I even painted my logo (my avatar) onto the table using paint pens and it turned out good. My biggest concern is durability. While painting my logo, my elbow crushed a small spot of the velvet and left a permanent mark. Also, the fabric is not very heavy. I dont think it is gonna last long. I will post a follow up.

[sgw]

obviously if you want to spend the cash the professional table fabric is the way. for the money, poly suede rocks (approx $1-3 per yard...usually 48" accross), and you can get it from most good fabric stores.