Oilcloth FAQs

Oilcloth is easy to clean with a warm, soapy sponge. Machine washing is not recommended. Fabric is waterproof in addition to being stain and soil resistant. Variations may occur such as squiggles, speckles, and off-register printing and are inherent in the manufacturing process in Mexico, but these do not affect the quality of the oilcloth. All fabric is printed on one side only. Fold marks (creases) relax and smooth out in a short time - faster in warm weather. Spare cloth should be stored rolled, clean, and in a dry, cool storage area. Fading may occur under intense direct sunlight for extended periods, but it's quite popular to use on covered patios. This oilcloth has been tested and passes the National Fire Protection Agency 701 classification for commercial and residential use.

If you need full rolls of oilcloth (36 feet long) please visit our Restaurant Design Section. There, you will also find additional patterns and colors. Oilcloth may be used for upholstery projects.

Popular oilcloth patterns

These 11 choices here have been the most popular oilcloth we've sold over the past 5 years.

• Pears & Apples with red background is the most popular.
• Pears is a vintage designs from re-engraved rollers.
• Poppy dates back to the 1930's and sets a handsome table.
• Tropic & Caribe are new patterns and great for Caribbean or beach decor.
• Hibiscus can be used for a Hawaiian look.
• Forever has a deep robin egg blue background and used for many non-Mexican decors.
• Mum is a large, detailed design and Cane is just festive.
• Solid red is a great contrast for most all of these prints.

We offer a wide variety of high quality authentic Mexican oilcloth by the foot and by the roll, beautiful ready made oilcloth tablecloths as well as custom oilcloth tablecloths to suit your needs, and oilcloth tote bags, aprons, & other fun stuff.

Prop 65 Warning Because of the presence of the phthalate DEHP (a vinyl softener present in almost all vinyl’s) in oilcloth, we post the following Prop. 65 warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.