I ordered this to protect my Dining Room table during a birthday dinner of steamed shrimp. First, let me saty, i detest vinyl tablecloths and planned to dispose of this one after one use. Actually, it was much nicer than expected. After 24 hrs. on the table, it almost looked like cloth. Now that our dinner is complete, i will wash it in my machine and put away for the next occasion when an embroidered, linen tablecloth is just too formal!