Hainsworth Gems

A few interesting facts

The Hainsworth history is one of world firsts, royalty, successful partnerships, innovation, success and above all textiles. Whether it's high quality textiles, textile development or independent testing and certification, Hainsworth is there. The following are a few of the 'gems' from our long and successful history. You can view 'ALL', or filter them by specific area of interest. Enjoy.

London pride

Hainsworth pool cloth adorns many famous tables, including one that is seen regularly by over 6 million people on British TV at the Queen Vic in EastEnders.

Regal beds

The Danish monarchy is one of the oldest in the world and the current head of state, Queen Margaret, chooses to have Hainsworth’s John Atkinson blankets on her beds.

Tribal blankets

Through the Victoria England label, Hainsworth supplies the most prestigious tribal blankets in the world. Selected for its warmth, timeless durability and rich traditional design, the Victoria blanket originated in 1897.

Sleep well

Our traditional and contemporary hand finished John Atkinson blankets are world renowned and have adorned many prestigious beds including those of royal families across Europe and the Middle East.

At the heart of democracy

The woolsack, the seat of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords, the Upper House of Parliament in the United Kingdom, is covered in Hainsworth cloth.

Stretching targets

Hainsworth’s Elite Pro worsted cloth provides the ultimate smooth and fast playing surface for pool and we once supplied 6km of it in a single order.

You wear it well

A full size snooker table, given as a gift from Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, was bought by Rod Stewart who insists it is always covered in Hainsworth Smart cloth.

Let me entertain you

Robbie Williams entertains friends and family at home on his American pool table which is covered in Hainsworth Elite Pro Powder Blue cloth.

World beaters

Hainsworth is the fabric of choice of many leading professional snooker players who insist on playing and training on Hainsworth cloth.

The professional's choice

Olhausen are the largest pool and billiard table manufacturer in the US and Hainsworth are their chosen sole supplier of table cloth.

The right image

We were the first company to produce personalised and branded snooker and pool cloth with crisp, clear images and complex patterns with no loss in table performance using our specialist printing techniques.

Happy birthday

Our printed snooker and pool cloth has been used to help celebrate many famous landmarks, including the 75th birthday celebrations for Harley Davidson, and is a highly effective promotional marketing tool for international brands the world over.

Faithful customers

The Vatican, the smallest independent state in the world, is the spiritual centre for the Roman Catholic church and also a convert to Hainsworth quality, as one of our blanket customers.

Setting the standard

Designed to tournament specification, Hainsworth Match is the ultimate pool and snooker cloth and is the fastest cloth in the world delivering amazing speed and cue ball control.

Palatial interiors

Hainsworth supplies interiors fabric cloth which is used for the curtains at Windsor Castle and for the interiors of Buckingham Palace.

Royalty at rest

Our traditional and contemporary hand finished blankets have adorned many prestigious beds including those of royal families across Europe and the Middle East.

House rules

The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas only wanted the best for their casino tables. Hainsworth was able to supply cloth dye-matched to the exact pantone colour specified.

National treasures

Hainsworth interior fabrics adorn many of the UK’s most historic and treasured buildings, such as Buckingham Palace, adding to the luxury and splendour experienced by visitors and residents.

By Royal Appointment

Hainsworth cloth proudly carries the Royal Warrant, supplying furnishing fabrics to Her Majesty The Queen.

North American icon

Hainsworth manufactures the historic Hudson’s Bay Point Blankets, still regarded as one of the most luxurious gifts for weddings in North America.

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At the cutting edge

Hainsworth cloth was worn by soldiers from the reign of George III to Waterloo, the Crimean campaign, the Boer War and the two world wars.

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