Fitted wipeable table cover/plastic with corners - square - bit like a shower cap for a table

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Is there such a thing?

I dont want a big roll of clear table cover which is all Ive found on googling. I dont want a table cloth that hangs over the sides, I want something that is sort of like a square shower cap but for a table, so it just fits over, with elasticated edges to pull it in?

Does this exist?

I doubt it because it would be impractical for most activities that a table is used for.

I just found this after posting!

This is exactly what Im looking for but the sizing is all wrong, not sure what sort of table is only 88cm wide!!

Ours when its folded up is about 110cm by 110cm

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Im not sure I follow, it would be very practical, thats why I want one!!

I was just imagining the edges getting full of crumbs and then later, full of paint and glitter. That’s probably just my dc though!

Have you tried googling "fitted or stretch tablecloth" ?
Wou;d table cloth clips be any help ?

We have a clear plastic one that doesn't hang down - my DH cut it to exact size of the table. I was sceptical but it looks fine, you don't really notice it and it's saving our table!

You could just get a piece of oilcloth and some clips, to hold it in place

I've seen things advertised for beds, that make sheets fit, is there any such thing for tables? Like clips that you can put on the corners of those plastic covers? Or clothes pegs? Just something to keep the cloth in place?

Great minds, @Rainbowshine !

I still dont follow! Im being thick here, what edges do you mean? This is for children so I need to check Im not causing me more problems than Im trying to solve

That is a very good idea, I will check this out

I bought some suitable fabric, cut it to a cross shape plus a seam allowance and sewed down the edges when I wanted something similar.

They sell the fabric in Dunelm. Buy the length you need then cut it with say a two inch or whatever size edge your table has as an overhang and then buy the clips to keep it in place.

Why can’t the edges hang down?

I have come across a site that sells oilcloth tablecloths where they make box corners exactly to the size of your table. I can't find the link right now though <helpful>

There’s going to have to be some wrinkles on the edges isn’t there? Folds. On an ordinary tablecloth the crumbs would fall to the floor but on one that’s like a shower cap there will be, I imagine, nooks and crannys that can get crumbs in.

I have one. I looked up elasticated table cloth on Amazon which is where I bought it.

But my table is quite small! I think I’ve been rather unhelpful here.

What you are looking for are often sold as picnic table covers. You may have more luck searching for that.

I bought a clear pvc cover from TEMU, which I like because you can still see the wood grain of the table. It is also quite robust.

I’ve got this

It was from Wipe easy tablecloths

Look for the “box corners” add on option, you have to give them the dimensions of your table, maybe add 10cm, can’t remember but instructions are clear on the website.

it’s brilliant - our oilcloth fits perfectly, no budging, no clips, no rolling up edges to catch crumbs

Well I seem to have found some but they're all incredibly narrow

My table is small and in its non extended state is 110cm by 110 cm and the ones I have found are only 88cm wide!!

Thats like a bench!

Link here

the box corners option is a bit hard to find, under Accessories and then Optional Extras but link above should show it

Couldn't you use table cloth clips?

If you figure out a way to tuck the cloth under the edges, keep it in place with double sided tape underneath.