Fleece

Practitioner Guide: Elevating Client Comfort with Table Fleece Padding

Adding a high-loft fleece pad to your treatment room setup is a simple, high-impact way to improve client relaxation and protect your table investment.

1. Extended Table Comfort & Pressure Point Relief

• Cloud-Like Cushioning: Standard high-density foam table padding can feel firm during 60-to-90-minute sessions. Thick fleece padding provides an extra layer of soft cushioning that relieves pressure on bony prominences such as the hip joints, shoulders, and ankles.
• Thermal Retention: Fleece fibers trap ambient air warmed by the client's body heat, creating a cozy microclimate on the table without requiring excessive heavy blanket layering.

2. Protecting Vinyl Upholstery & Table Longevity

Table vinyl can wear down over time due to body oils, friction, and repeated cleaning chemicals. A thick fleece table pad acts as a protective buffer between your vinyl upholstery and cotton fitted sheets, absorbing friction and expanding the lifespan of your massage table.

3. Fitted Skirt vs. Corner Elastic Straps

• Elastic Corner Straps: Feature heavy-duty elastic bands across all four corners that anchor securely beneath standard table tops, making them fast and easy to remove during laundry cycles.
• Fitted Skirt Fleece Pads: Wrap completely around the sides of the massage table like a fitted bed sheet, ensuring zero movement or bunching even during dynamic deep-tissue sessions or client turns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these fleece pad sets fit standard portable and stationary massage tables?

Yes. Our fleece table pads are designed with elastic stretch borders or reinforced corner straps engineered to fit standard portable and stationary massage tables ranging from 28" to 32" wide and up to 73" long.

How do I properly launder and maintain massage table fleece pads?

Wash fleece pads in warm or cold water using a mild laundry detergent on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry. Avoid using fabric softeners or chlorine bleach, as softeners can coat the synthetic fibers and reduce fleece loft over time.

Are synthetic fleece pads better for a practice than natural wool fleece?

Synthetic polyester fleece is the industry standard for professional practices because it is hypoallergenic, withstands frequent high-temperature laundering better than natural wool, dries quickly, and maintains its plush loft without shrinking.