Table Skirts Transform Ordinary Tables Into Effective Advertisements

11.04.09

Cover A Table, Create A Display.

Create an effective marketing display just by covering a table; it's that easy. Table skirts cover unsightly tables and provide a hassle-free solution to advertise a particular brand, product or name. Found in public arenas such as banquet halls, conventions and trade shows, table skirts make a big impact while requiring little effort on the user's behalf. In most cases, all the user has to do is drape the covers over 4, 6, or 8 foot tables.

Table skirts are available in 4 popular styles to choose from; drapes, runners, stretch covers, and convertibles.

To start with, you will want to be sure your fabric is made out of machine washable, wrinkle resistant, and most importantly, fire-retardant material, like a premium poly-twill fabric. (Most are, but check to be absolutely sure) Discover what will work best for your business in the following paragraphs. A table skirt can also be described simply as a table cover which drapes over a banquet table to create an acceptable presentation. Table skirting is generally comprised of fluted fabric (resembling a skirt) that wraps around the perimeter of the table and attaches to a table top section of the same color, using velcro. Plain table skirts, like drapes or table skirts, are designed to fit most 4, 6, or 8 foot tables perfectly. Most table skirts allow for rear seating comfortably with the back remaining shorter for legs to fit underneath. In addition, many are seamed at the back to properly align with a table. Table skirts and covers are available in several different colors, with many allowing for logo and text imprinting in a 1, 2, or 3 color process. This printing process is either heat transferred onto the front of your table skirt, or completed through a more complex, dye sublimation process. In this printing process, your artwork is digitally printed into white fabric, allowing you many more possibilities than heat transferring. You can print complex designs, photographic images, or art with gradients onto your table skirts with dye sublimation. This process is also a good choice for you if you'd like to print an image with more than 3 colors. Table runners are smaller pieces of fabric usually draped on top of table cloths, often used as accent pieces.

Runners are either plain or include electronically printed logos and designs to further attract patron or client attention. Custom printed logos and text are typically printed on the front to highlight a company's name or organization. Generally 30 or 60 inches wide, table runners serve as table accents usually consisting of an opposing color to the underlying table cover. A full-color table runner is ideal for anyone traveling to events where the display table is show-supplied. Unlike most table throws, a table runner fits any size table to customize your exhibit quickly and efficiently. This way, you can save money and just buy one table runner for all of your marketing events.

Convertible table throws are highly versatile and so easy to use. These come in handy for situations where table sizes change from show to show. Convertible table covers will just as easily fit a larger 6 foot table, and a smaller 4 foot table, without having to cut or sew the fabric. They include velcro strips sewn into the reverse side of the cloth which allow for the size reduction. These versatile table covers can fit larger tables as well as smaller tables without the least bit of trouble. They simply convert using attached velcro, holding the extra fabric in place with full coverage on all 4 sides.

Lastly, the most modern table cover, is a stretch table skirt. Stretch table skirts transform ordinary tables into form-fitting, designer displays. Stretch table covers eliminate wrinkles by fitting snugly over tables with full coverage. Table feet slip into pockets sewn into the inside of the throw. After you slide the cover over the table, simply close the zipper located at the rear of the throw. This stretches the throw creating a tight fit, leaving no wrinkles, while giving that characteristic curved appearance. Additionally, the zipper also allows for easy access to items or supplies stored underneath. Stretch covers fit larger tables, 8 feet long, 30" high by 30" deep. You can buy them as is (unprinted), or printed with a front-only dye-sub, or full-bleed dye-sub. The term "dye-sub" means dye sublimation, which is the electronic printing process allowing for full color, complex designs to be imprinted onto table covers and skirts, discussed previously. Full-color graphics and attractive curves are sure to attract more customers and patrons to your table, at your next public event.

Table skirts are often used in banquet halls, at trade shows, conventions, marketplaces, schools, libraries, bookstores, malls, sales exhibits, and hospitality events everywhere. Table skirts are a must-have when marketing your brand in any public arena. Not only do they bring professionalism to your exhibit, they also transform your table into an effective marketing display that you can be proud to stand (or sit) behind.

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