The Great Tablecloth Debate

 In the world of vending events, something as simple as a tablecloth can be a big debate. Most vendors agree, you need a tablecloth and some type of tablecloth is better than none. This is the case even if you have a perfectly clean and nice table. But what type of tablecloth? That is the question!

At many events, I see a basic white fabric tablecloth that stretches to each foot of the table. This type of tablecloth is great if you want to stash products you are not using under your table so it will go unnoticed by most customers. However, I have heard other vendors complain about the tablecloth looking very "basic" as if your table is wearing basic white underwear, which is funny.

For me, I prefer colorful tablecloths. This occasionally goes against what other vendors recommend. They say to keep to basic white or black so your products "pop" more. I do agree that can be a good idea, but I feel your tablecloth needs to match your "vibe" and my brand is all about color and sparkle. 

My strategy has been to buy tablecloths from the Dollar Tree that are bright and match whatever look the event calls for. For instance, if I am working at a Unicorn Festival (and yes, they exist) a colorful tablecloth with rainbows or unicorns is what I will use. Fall festivals mean a Halloween or orange tablecloth. 

Typically, I do try to put a basic solid color fabric tablecloth down first and then the Dollar Tree tablecloth that matches the vibe. That way, you have a solid base underneath and can hide items under your table, but the top tablecloth is cheap and disposable. I don't know about other vendors, but my tablecloth is a mess at the end of an event. People put their drinks down on it and display products end up tearing and leaving marks. At the end of the event, I just throw away the top cheap tablecloth and fold the other away for the next event. And done!

Hope this helps anyone that is considering perhaps paying too much for a tablecloth that doesn't work for them.