Help me find waterproof tartan material

[Katia]

I wonder if having your tartan UNDER a clear waterproof layer might not work? I'm thinking back to one of my favorite restaurants, where their lovely tablecloths appear to be pretty fabric with some sort of clear waterproof layer fused over the top.

[CameronCat]

When you have a moment, do a search for "outdoor upholstery fabrics". Those products are inherently waterproof (thick vinyls and the like...) and are supplied by a number of companies. Some list hundreds of choices on their sites; you're almost certain to find something tartan-like in one of them. Good luck and we'd be interested to see whatever you end up with.

[Tobus]

I wonder if having your tartan UNDER a clear waterproof layer might not work? I'm thinking back to one of my favorite restaurants, where their lovely tablecloths appear to be pretty fabric with some sort of clear waterproof layer fused over the top.

Thanks, that's another idea worth exploring. I can buy cotton or flannel fabric for less than $10/yard, then top it with a clear vinyl cover at around $7/yard. That may be the most cost-effective option, and opens up a lot more possibilities for the tartan material and patterns. I'm not overly fond of the thick clear vinyl covers on tables since they always feel sticky to me, but it would sure be easy to clean up and I'd never have to worry about the decorative material (or electronics) underneath.