'The Coloring Table' Drawing Table Cloth Preserves Special Moments
Laura McQuarrie — January 6, 2015 — Life-Stages
References: thecoloringtable & kickstarter
Developed as an alternative to wasteful paper and plastic activity mats, The Coloring Table is a drawing tablecloth that can be used in more than one way. Made with a poly-cotton fabric that's been treated with a water-proof poly-urethane laminate backing to prevent bleed-through, the cloth can be drawn on with washable markers and then tossed into the washing machine, so that you can start over with a clean slate another time.
Alternatively, permanent markers can be used on the tablecloth, preserving memories forever as a lasting keepsake. Ideal for birthday parties, baby showers, weddings and other holidays, this cloth is a fun way for everyone in the family to leave their mark. Rather than starting with a plain white tablecloth, The Coloring Table comes with printed designs like black outlines of food shapes.
Alternatively, permanent markers can be used on the tablecloth, preserving memories forever as a lasting keepsake. Ideal for birthday parties, baby showers, weddings and other holidays, this cloth is a fun way for everyone in the family to leave their mark. Rather than starting with a plain white tablecloth, The Coloring Table comes with printed designs like black outlines of food shapes.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Activity Mats - Develop eco-friendly alternatives to traditional activity mats that are both sustainable and reusable.
2. Multi-purpose Textiles - Explore design possibilities for textiles that can serve more than one purpose, such as a drawing tablecloth that can also be used for dining.
3. Permanent Marker Keepsakes - Create products that encourage the use of permanent markers for creating lasting keepsakes, and offer customization options for special occasions like weddings and baby showers.
Industry Implications
1. Arts and Crafts - The art and craft industry can innovate on their paper and plastic products by creating reusable and sustainable alternative activity mats.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can look into designing textiles that serve more than one purpose, such as a tablecloth that can also be used as a drawing mat or vice versa.
3. Events and Celebrations - The industry surrounding events and celebrations can create customizable products such as tablecloths that allow guests to leave their mark permanently and serve as keepsakes after the event is over.
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