This chart is for reference purposes only. It is not recommended to
choose cloth colors based on a computer image or printout since screens
and printers vary so much in colors. Every effort has been made to accurately represent cloth colors.
Differences in computer monitors may result in the displayed colors
being different from the actual color.
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Simonis 860™ Simonis Green™
A heavier cloth that is slightly slower than 760
with higher wool content. Nap-free surface eliminates pilling and
shedding resulting in long wear, minimum maintenance and the most
accurate and consistent play.
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Simonis 760™ Simonis Green™
A high-performance wool nylon blend. Nap-free to eliminate pilling and
shedding resulting in long wear, minimum maintenance and the most
accurate and consistent play.
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Simonis cloth enhances your enjoyment by
allowing you to play your best
- Simonis cloth looks, feels and wears differently
than any other billiard cloth.
- Why Simonis cloth? Simonis is the truest
playing cloth. This means that it will provide the best play
possible on any table. The balls do not touch the slate or the
rubber, they only touch the cloth. Don't settle for less.
- Simonis
offered the first worsted cloth for billiards. Why worsted cloth?
Worsted construction means that there are no short fibers that can
release from the cloth to form "pills" or fuzz-balls that have to be
removed from the playfield in order to allow the ball to roll straight.
- Simonis cloth is incredibly smooth without felt-like
fuzziness and Simonis does not wear like nappy woolen cloth which eventually develops tracks or grooves
in the cloth, all the while shedding short fibers that constantly need
to be removed. With Simonis, ball spin is consistent, and the roll stays
straight and true on every shot.
- The hallmark of Simonis cloth is its perfect accuracy
and precision.
Smooth, even threads assure a consistent speed, English and cushion
rebound. High wool content worsted thread construction takes ball spin more
consistently and helps reduce ball burns.
This precise construction
provides outstanding accuracy and consistency which is why Simonis has remained the choice
for tournament play for generations.
Iwan
Simonis meets the stringent standards of ISO 9001:2000 certification for
the production and sale of billiard cloths, reinforcing our commitment
to continually improving the quality of our products. In addition, Simonis conducts regular dynamometric tests to
maintain the tolerances of extension, elasticity, thickness and abrasion
of our cloth. These tests ensure the consistent quality of Iwan Simonis
cloths, a fact you will be able witness on your table.
Simonis Cloth starts with very fine combed wool yarn. This long-fiber
wool is then tightly-twisted and woven (the worsted wool process) into
cloth. Then it is specially sheared perfectly flat and finally finished in a tradition of
craftsmanship that our mill in Verviers, Belgium, pioneered and has refined for over three centuries. The result is a
beautiful precision cloth that achieves the smoothest, most accurate and most
consistent play surface available.
The tight weave prevents penetration of dirt and chalk dust, and the
twist of the worsted threads allow the fabric to naturally resist liquid
spills and stains, thus greatly
increasing the fabric's life as well as making it easy to clean.
Professional players prefer Simonis for the same reasons that make it
great for commercial use or family play - the truest play coupled with strong worsted thread construction and high
thread count that resists
tearing, scuffing, spills and abuse.
Simonis plays better, longer all the while
allowing you to play your best. Because it is the most accurate cloth,
it allows you to play better, which allows you to more
fully enjoy the game.
An investment in Simonis is an investment in your enjoyment.
After your table is installed and leveled, it’s only you, the ball
and the cloth. Simonis cloth is specially woven and sheared so the
direction of the ball is not affected by the cloth. Whether you play for
sport or reward, whether you spend $500 or $50,000 for your table,
insist on the truest playing cloth.
Simonis cloth practices green
manufacturing and is considered a low environmental-impact company!
Stain
Resistant?
Some cloths have
recently entered the market with a "new" feature...
spill
resistance. These cloths have been chemical processed or coated to achieve the ability to
resist liquid spills. Unfortunately, chemical treatments reduce the
accuracy and predictability of billiard cloth, thus negatively
impacting your game. In addition, chemicals in the cloth alter
the cloth's elasticity and will typically need to be
re-stretched within the first few months after initial
installation.
But
is spill resistance really a new feature?
Resisting liquid spills has always been a part of Simonis cloth. Simonis
cloth naturally repels liquids because we use the finest worsted wool, an
optimal thread count and a proprietary manufacturing process. This keeps liquids from
penetrating the cloth and allows spills to be cleaned up quickly without
staining or damaging the playfield. Simonis does not chemically treat our 860 and 760
cloth, because chemical treatments could actually reduce the accuracy and
therefore the quality of
these cloths.
(Oh, and good luck
getting your table spot to stick on Teflon® treated cloth)
Doubling up? Certain
cloths are available with "stain guard" from the factory.
However, some dealers are offering to put additional "stain
guard" on cloths that have already been treated. If you feel you must
have stain guard on your cloth, make sure you are not getting double-charged
for the privilege.
What are ball burns?
Marks
left on the surface of the cloth that are usually white in color are referred
to as ball burns. Simonis' high wool content helps to reduce the appearance of
these marks, and we also recommend using phenolic balls to further reduce the
appearance of ball burns. Ball burns from polyester balls are actually marks
left on the cloth from degradation of the surface of the ball itself. Phenolic
balls are much harder and are more resistant to heat than polyester balls.
As
always, the cloth and the balls should be clean. Any residue that has built up
on the ball will leave marks on the cloth. Simple maintenance will prolong the
life of your cloth, the aesthetic appearance of your table and your enjoyment
of your game.