All about oilcloths on a fabric basis

Everyone knows what an oilcloth is. Almost every kitchen or household has an oilcloth apron, a shopping bag or pocket, as well as baby bibs, oilcloth on the kitchen or changing table. An irreplaceable, convenient thing, in demand in the household, medical, construction spheres, in the furniture industry and in the printing industry.

An oilcloth on a fabric basis is a film material on a backing made of non-woven, viscose, cotton textiles. Tablecloths usually come with overlocked edges.

Product quality parameters:

• high strength;
• enhanced water resistance;
• excellent heat resistance.

Oilcloth can have 1-, 2-sided coating, the composition of which determines its purpose:

• oil - for kitchen and perforated options;
• latex - for the kitchen, everyday life and the technical sphere;
• PVC - kitchen, printing segments;
• polyethylene cover is suitable for domestic use.

The product has a different degree of transparency:

• completely transparent oilcloths with or without a pattern;
• lace - a relief pattern is applied to a transparent base with an imitation of a lace fabric;
• opaque - a matte background has a different degree of filling with a pattern (an excellent option for masking ugly and deformed countertops).

Oilcloth has a variety of designs:

• plain;
• imitation of a plaid (spectacular cage);
• drawing, patterns, appliques, fringe, lace;
• silk-screen printing, fresco, plant and floral motifs;
• matte, glossy, lacquered, with volumetric holography or embossing.

The material is supplied in rolls or as finished products - oilcloth tablecloth. Ready-made versions have standard and original dimensions, roll cloth is produced with a width of 121-140 cm with a roll length of 20-25 meters.

Another type of fabric oilcloth is a medical reusable moisture-proof version with antibacterial impregnation, corresponding to GOST 3251-9. Medical oilcloth is popular in everyday life, especially where there are bedridden patients, as well as small children.

The modern market is overflowing with such products, most of it comes from China and other Asian countries. The advantage of such brands is a low price tag, but the quality corresponds to a low cost. You can take Chinese oilcloth, but it is best to use it somewhere in the garden in the country, since the presence of formaldehyde and other harmful substances is guaranteed to exceed all reasonable limits.

The Italian manufacturer offers a wide range of oilcloth in rolls. Width 140 cm, length 20 meters. The product has various designs - from classic to modern geometry, as well as high performance properties, attractive appearance, pleasant silky surface.

The Turkish manufacturer offers roll products with printed patterns, embossing, lace designs in a varied palette. The width of the cloth is 150 cm, the length is 23 m. And also in the assortment there are ready-made tablecloths for the kitchen.

The brand from Morocco specializes in stunning beauty roll products, which are characterized by ethnic motives. The printed pattern is applied to the round tablecloths. A light palette was used - from delicate cream to cool mint.

A manufacturer from Spain supplies a roll of oilcloth 140 cm wide. Manufacturing technologies meet European standards, the product is absolutely safe and hypoallergenic. The brand offers a wide range of design options and color palettes.

The choice of oilcloth is not too complicated process, mainly due to personal preferences. The most durable is the version with a polyvinyl chloride coating, but sometimes the product is chosen with certain requirements. This can be a basic tone that should be in harmony with the furniture or the color of the walls. Sometimes they purposefully look for a theme, a drawing.

The rest of the requirements are standard.

• Resistant to cracking, cuts, high temperatures.
• Preference is given to "stringy" oilcloths, that is, with the wrong side treated with a special composition, which provides tight adhesion to the surface.
• Openwork canvases look refined and elegant, but not very comfortable in everyday use. This option is usually left for the festive table.
• When choosing a color, it is more correct to give preference to neutral shades. Cutlery and crockery will be clearly visible on such a canvas, but a bright colorful print will “hammer” all objects, attracting attention to itself.
• The light design of the surrounding interior "requires" cold tones from oilcloth for the kitchen. Brighter colors allow for a warm spectrum - yellow, green, red.

As for the medical oilcloth, then the choice can only be in color, otherwise it is carried out in accordance with the uniform requirements of GOST.

Caring for an oilcloth on a fabric basis is simple and consists of just a few steps.

• To keep the product looking new for as long as possible, it should be cleaned monthly.
• The appearance of mold on the surface requires its preliminary removal with the help of a special composition, which should not contain chlorine.
• The fabric base allows you to wash the oilcloth in the "machine" or by hand using liquid products.It is not necessary to twist the canvas, it is enough to spread it on the surface and dry it in the fresh air on both sides.
• To cleanse a medical oilcloth, you need to prepare a gruel of citric acid, then apply the composition to the contaminated areas. After 30 minutes, wash off with warm clean water. If rubbed with milk, the cloth will become softer.
• To wash in the “machine”, you must use the 30-degree “Gentle wash” mode. It is better to turn off the rinse or, as a last resort, do it once.

After any kind of wet cleaning, the oilcloth is thoroughly dried to prevent the appearance of mold and putrefactive bacteria. Regular care will ensure the product has a long service life and preserves its appearance.