Good everyday tablecloth?

[TwinFoxes]

Depending on how worried you are about using PVC and phthalates in your home, you may want to be careful with the laminated tablecloths. I know that there are some new rules preventing some of them from being used for bibs for instance.

The BBB ones are cotton, not vinyl, so I think they don't have the same issues as the old fashioned ones. They're more like the etsy ones pp linked to.

[ahisma]

I got a great deal on some fabric from Ikea that I'm going to hem and use - I got enough for two table cloths for under $20. You don't even need to know how to sew, Ikea sells the iron on stuff right there. Easy peasy and some great prints to pick from.

ETA: This fabric, but it's warmer (more turquoise) IRL. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90185527/

[ha98ed14]

Depending on how worried you are about using PVC and phthalates in your home, you may want to be careful with the laminated tablecloths. I know that there are some new rules preventing some of them from being used for bibs for instance.

Could someone elaborate on this? I know that ph..lates (sp?) are bad to store food in, but is there a problem with having a tablecloth with them? I mean, we aren't eating directly off the tablecloth, right? Are they bad to have in the house at all?

[ahisma]

Could someone elaborate on this? I know that ph..lates (sp?) are bad to store food in, but is there a problem with having a tablecloth with them? I mean, we aren't eating directly off the tablecloth, right? Are they bad to have in the house at all?

They off-gas. They're not permanently adhered to the surface and some conditions (such as a heat) encourage them to off-gas.

[Globetrotter]

I have affordable washable ones from BB&B. They come in a variety of colors and are easy care and they stand up to heavy use and frequent washing!

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=106971

I also like to buy them at the Crate and Barrel outlet, and those are not AS easy to maintain but not bad at all, and they are pretty