Coated cotton
The dining room and kitchen remain the rooms where a house fills up most with the sound of cutlery, between breakfast swallowed in a hurry and a dinner that drags on on a Friday night. Sylvie Thiriez designed this coated range for households where the table is used several times a day, without requiring a choice between aesthetics and peace of mind. Drops of sauce spilled by a child or a glass of wine spilling during a meal with friends no longer condemn the tablecloth to end up in the machine within the hour. The fiber keeps its natural feel, the surface repels liquids, and the result stands the test of repeated use.
Coated cotton keeps the fabric's flexibility while repelling liquids
The acrylic coating process applied to our canvases is clearly distinct from traditional oilcloth, which is often stiff and too shiny to match refined decor. The material retains a fluid drape over the edges of the table, with that grain recalling raw cotton to the touch, while the treated surface blocks liquid absorption. Sylvie Thiriez applies this process to exclusive patterns, designed by drawing inspiration from the landscapes and natural shades that characterize the brand's identity. A table set on the terrace in summer or placed near the fireplace in winter thus regains the same visual coherence, without maintenance imposing itself as an extra constraint.
Adapt the dimensions of your tablecloth to the exact shape of your table
A well-chosen tablecloth must match the proportions of the tabletop, with a drop that structures the room without getting in the way of guests once seated.
Provide a sufficient margin for rectangular and square tables
The straight lines of a rectangular or square table require generous coverage to soften the silhouette of the whole. A margin of twenty to thirty centimeters on each side guarantees a neat drape without encroaching on legroom. This rule applies equally to large family gatherings or a more compact dining nook. The geometric or floral patterns imagined by Sylvie Thiriez stylists then rhythm the space and avoid the flat effect of a poorly adjusted solid tablecloth.
Let the material follow the curves of round and oval tables
On a round or oval table, the flexibility of the coated canvas reveals another asset: it folds without marking a sharp crease, creating soft waves that follow the shape of the tabletop. The tablecloth then becomes the background against which tableware, glasses, and a bouquet placed in the center stand out, without ever drawing the eye toward a poorly distributed drop on the edges.
Clean the coated canvas with a simple wipe of a sponge after each meal
The asset of this material lies in the speed of daily cleaning. A damp sponge is enough to wipe away sauce traces, crumbs, or a coffee stain, without requiring systematic machine washing after every meal. To preserve the coating over time, an occasional machine wash, at low temperature and without strong spinning, is recommended. A gentle ironing on the reverse side then reactivates the waterproofing properties of the resin. This operation aligns with Sylvie Thiriez's logic: offering pieces that cross the years without demanding constant attention.
Our specialized partners manufacture coated canvases, while our French workshop crafts bed linen
Our solid bed linen models in 57-thread count cotton, our cotton percale, and all our custom orders are made directly in our workshop in France. Coated canvases, on the other hand, require specific printing and coating techniques that we entrust to long-standing partners, chosen for their recognized expertise and finish consistency. This organization allows us to offer products that meet the resistance standards expected for this type of material, at prices that remain consistent with the house's spirit.
Combine coated canvas with more traditional textiles to compose your table
A coated cotton tablecloth is not limited to a protective role: it also serves as a base for a stylish table setting. Pairing this canvas with fabric napkins, textured placemats, or colorful tableware creates a contrast that avoids the overly uniform effect of an all-matching set. The various Sylvie Thiriez ranges, with their varied prints and colors, allow you to renew this combination across seasons, and transform an ordinary lunch into a moment worth taking the time to savor.
