does this table cloth have a bad plastic smell? and how thick was it? heavy duty kind or cheap paper thin kind?
1557401
There's a smell when initially pulled out but it fades away instantly. Its heavy duty. Its not very thick but thin enough to form over the corners. Of course don't place too hot of items on it as it could shrivel.
1557402
I didn't notice any bad smell. It's kind of between heavy duty and thin, but okay. The only thing is you can still see the creases.I am satisfied with it.
1557403
Yes, the plastic smell is there when you open it until it gets aired out. It's not paper thin but I wouldn't call it super heavy duty either.
1557404
I've had mine for quite a while so there is no plastic smell. I don't remember if it had one in the beginning. It is pretty thick. That is one thing I liked about it.
1809189
yes, the table cloth was thin. I used it over a very rough wooden round table, and I had to put another white small table cloth under it.
807248
This mat was one of the thickest we had found for this price and I did a lot of research. There was a slight rubber smell when taking it out of the box, but I honestly didn't really notice the smell after the first day.
1809193
Fabric is not thin . They are sturdy. I ordered 4 for my daughters wedding . My only complaint was the white color has a slight purple tinge I wasn't really in love with. Since they weren't up next to my true white tablecloths it wasnt a total disaster.
1597723
I really didn't notice a plastic smell. Maybe because I wash it in the dishwasher. I love it!
2174759
Ours did not have an unpleasant odor when we received it. Smelt like the typical plastic, rubber item. Maybe to speed up the process of getting rid of the smell let it soak in a strong fragrant soap? Hope this helps you out.
108883
I just posted a review that should help, I no longer have the paper that came with the mattress, but I believe you can get the material from their website, it is a non-toxic plastic. and is very thick for a clear plastic sheet. I really cannot think of something comparable, thicker than a heavy duty freezer ziplock I believe, but not as thick as say an office chair mat. I was not disappointed with the money I spend on this purchase. Quite the contrary, I was extremely pleased with it. and still wonder why there is no law requiring hospitals to provide these and training on their installation and use to every new parent. I just posted a review that should help, I no longer have the paper that came with the mattress, but I believe you can get the material from their website, it is a non-toxic plastic. and is very thick for a clear plastic sheet. I really cannot think of something comparable, thicker than a heavy duty freezer ziplock I believe, but not as thick as say an office chair mat. I was not disappointed with the money I spend on this purchase. Quite the contrary, I was extremely pleased with it. and still wonder why there is no law requiring hospitals to provide these and training on their... » Read More I just posted a review that should help, I no longer have the paper that came with the mattress, but I believe you can get the material from their website, it is a non-toxic plastic. and is very thick for a clear plastic sheet. I really cannot think of something comparable, thicker than a heavy duty freezer ziplock I believe, but not as thick as say an office chair mat. I was not disappointed with the money I spend on this purchase. Quite the contrary, I was extremely pleased with it. and still wonder why there is no law requiring hospitals to provide these and training on their installation and use to every new parent. « Show Less
1097094
It's much thinner than a computer mat. More like a plastic table cloth. I have a shark cordless and oreck corded and as long as I put in on plastic before starting vacuum I'm able to vacuum crumbs off it without a problem.
1760807
The one I received didn't smell... what are you referring to? I mean it is just inexpensive vinyl clued on pressboard....perhaps you have a sensitivity to the materials I do not.
1123039
It has a VERY heavy plastic PVC odor--I had to take it down and put it outside for 3 days to air it out--the whole house stunk of it when we first put it up
1800845
It's more like paper cloth. Feels thicker than a paper towel. But it does the job well!
1979573
I have no idea where it comes from, but it is a quality table. I have noticed no smell at all.
1214161
I've owned this table for about 3 months now. It was a pain to put together, still doesn't exactly stand correctly and if it fell apart all at once, I wouldnt be shocked. However, i've never noticed any weird smell coming from it.
405470
Ours had no odor. Just the plastic-type smell maybe the first day after unwrapping it. It's very functional and I've recieved lots of compliments
1914750
It's almost like a linen/cotton. Doesn't smell like plastic at all there's really no plastic on it
419794
Lillian, I do not believe you can compare apples with oranges, a plastic mat and cloth mat are completely different. All the cloth mats I have ever had need ironing, they bunch at the edges, you can never get them to be a rectangle again, they curl they fade. I have the Benson in "Red". It is thin, it looks like it is woven from something, it is stiff but flexible, I can keep it clean, it looks classy. I have it over a pottery barn French Provincial red round table cloth with bright green and yellow flowers around the edge. For the price I love it! Whatever I do I am never going back to solid, or fabric place mats again!
408590
Not sure what it's made of but it was easy to keep clean. I used placemats when serving a meal, otherwise, the table surface was kept clear. You can always use a table cloth too.