How to Choose the Best Custom Table Covers: A Professional Guide to Fitted, Stretch, and Throw Options

Planning and organizing corporate events, tradeshows, or any other celebration takes a lot of effort and planning at all levels, from discussion topics to decoration and table arrangement. Even the type of table cover you use contributes to an event's aesthetics and presentability. Professional event onsite presentation begins at table level, and this is undoubtedly not an overstatement. Selecting the right table covers from a reliable and experienced supplier that offers handcrafted and custom options is not a minor detail. At FLS Banners, we provide fully customized table covers for size, style, color, fabric, logo printing, complex graphic designs, and more. If you have curated every event detail down to a bespoke check-in table and product display demonstrations, you don’t have to settle for a standard-size table cover that doesn’t quite fit.  This post focuses on our table covers that serve as a foundation for customer engagement, which makes your choice of style and print design crucial to setting the impression of your brand. Drawing on over five decades of custom printing expertise, we'll help you select the ideal table cover.

Understanding Table Cover Styles

Our experience in fabric printing has led to the development of three distinct table cover styles, each designed for specific presentation needs.

Professional Throw Table Covers: 

Throw covers or draped table covers are the Swiss Army Knives of table covers. They are by far and away the most popular style due to their easy setup and overall flexibility. This type can be draped loosely over the table, allowing for a more adaptable and casual look when setting tables for special events, retail point-of-sale, and outdoor venues. These are some of the beneficial design features of this table cover type, making it so versatile.

• Flexible fit for various table sizes
• Quick setup and adjustment
• Classic draped appearance
• Ideal for varied event settings

Fitted Table Covers:

Carefully crafted to fit like a tailored suit, these custom printed fitted table covers wrap around the table for a defined look. These covers stand out due to these features.

• Professional appearance with clean corners
• Improved overall aesthetics due to advanced design, minimizing seams
• Available with options such as open back corners or back panel slit to improve accessibility under the table or display.
• The lack of draped corners reduces the opportunity for snagging in high-traffic areas.

Contour / Stretch Table Covers: 

A premium stretch solution for covers that fit over tables perfectly and create a smooth, modern appearance. Standard stretch table covers often rely solely on fabric stretch, which can distort logos - creating an unintended "sad face" effect. Our contour system maintains your brand's integrity via a precisely engineered shape that creates even tension across all surfaces. Here are some of the benefits of choosing these stretch table covers.

• Modern, smooth appearance
• Logo distortion prevention
• Reinforced feet connection points
• Ideal for use outdoors because the covers resist flapping in the wind.

Custom Printing Options Offered at FLS Banners

At FLS, the sky is the limit when printing on table covers. As the pioneer of all-over table cover printing, no other manufacturer has more experience executing full-color prints that can transform your table cover into the centerpiece of your visual display. Only some table covers need to be the centerpiece of an event or exhibit.  From basic logos on the front panel to intricate wraparound and 3D designs, you can rely on our 50 years of textile printing expertise to ensure you look good. All table cover styles at FLS Banners can be customized with these printing options.

Traditional Logo Display: 

Do not miss the opportunity to transform a boring table cover into a branding opportunity. To this day, the most popular table covers feature your custom-printed logo on the front. At FLS, you don’t pay extra for additional color or even four-color process prints.  

• The front of a table is generally considered to be one of its long sides, while the ends are considered to be its short sides.
  The back side is the opposite of what you use for the front of your table.  
• Front-only logo placement: This implies the logo would appear in the front and be visible to guests.
• Logo on front and sides: The logo is also visible on the ends of the cover, creating an additional branding opportunity.
• Simple brand messages are best. This includes your logo and tagline.

Enhanced Brand Presentation: 

Start thinking outside the box about how your table cover can best represent the brand.

• Full-cover printing: Printing the entire table cover allows you to integrate the cover into your display and make it an impactful visual element.
• Multiple logos and messages: In addition to the company logo, you can display important products and services and one-liner information about them.
• Seamless wraparound graphics: This pattern creates an all-over 360-degree bold look and enhances the visual appeal.

Advanced Design Integration: 

This premium option enables printing a complex design all over the table cover and allows it to integrate with the brand image fully. It is perfect for a professional setting such as expos and tradeshows.

• Complete surface coverage comprises end-to-end printing on the table cover to create a fully immersive experience.
• Continuous graphic flow: Complex designs, including logos, patterns, content, and more, can be printed in a single flow across the table cover.
• Multi-panel visual alignment: Different pieces of graphics are used to create an overall aligned look.
  

How to Choose the Right Style of Table Covers?

Consider these practical factors when selecting your table cover:

Event Setting

• Any style works well for indoor trade shows; hence, choose based on your brand image.
• For outdoor events, choose fitted or contour styles, which offer better wind resistance and help the cover stay on the table.
• Throw table covers are genuinely multipurpose and offer maximum flexibility in any setting.

Brand Image

• Throw table covers offer the most design flexibility, especially when created all over prints.
• Fitted covers provide a tailored appearance and the ability to connect design elements from the front to the sides. 
• Contour table covers offer a modern, contemporary look. It's fun to create designs that incorporate the contours of the shape.

Practical Considerations

• Ensure all the table covers you choose are machine washable.
• Choose durable materials that resist fading.
• Choose materials that are easy to care for and low on maintenance.
• Ensure they can be conveniently stored and transported whenever required.

Making an Informed Decision

Your choice of table cover style ultimately depends on the following:

• How often you'll use it
• Where you'll use it
• Your brand's image
• Setup time requirements
• Storage considerations

Investing in the right exhibit table covers can significantly enhance your brand’s presence and create a memorable display. Let FLS Banners help you choose the perfect table cover by assessing your brand’s specific needs, event type, presentation goals, and budget. With over 50 years of expertise in custom printing and event solutions, you can trust us to deliver a table cover that not only looks stunning but also functions seamlessly for your unique requirements. Contact us today to discuss your event needs and discover how our custom table covers can elevate your next event to new height.