Almost all of A-1 Tablecloth's fabrics are 100% polyester, which offers a longer shelf life, retains color better, and shrinks much less than natural iber cloths such as cotton, cotton blends and pure linen. But even polyester's days may be numbered, as a growing number of clients request environmentally friendly alternatives and the products available become more competitive. " There is new technology today which is moving very rapidly toward the future, " Onello explains. " We have an eco-friendly textile [Eco Poly] which is made from recycled water bottles. You cannot tell the difference between this and any standard polyester tablecloth in the market. It costs a little bit more, but this is the future of textiles. Many of the larger fashion houses as well as home furnishings suppliers are moving in this direction. " Lace is still very much on-trend. It has simply evolved into more contemporary looks and embroideries. Photo courtesy of Laine Neimane, Dreamstime.com. InTentsMag.com 29http://www.Dreamstime.com http://www.celina.com http://www.InTentsMag.com