Painterly artwork of a billiard table with Simonis tournament-blue cloth inside a Belgian weaving workshop

๐ŸŽฑ Here’s to one of the most storied names in the world of billiards โ€” Iwan Simonis, founded way back in 1680 in Verviers, Belgium, making it one of the oldest companies on the planet still in operation today! โœจ Over the centuries, Simonis perfected the art of worsted wool cloth weaving, and their billiard cloth became the undisputed global standard for professional pool, snooker, and carom billiards โ€” proudly used at every major world championship, from the iconic Crucible to the greatest pool halls across the globe. ๐Ÿ† For players at the highest level, the consistency and speed of the cloth is everything: a surface that plays true, fast, and predictable is what separates a flawless century break from a near miss โ€” and nobody does that better than Simonis. What makes this brand truly remarkable is that after an incredible 346 years, it remains family-managed, a living testament to Belgian craftsmanship, passion, and dedication to the game. ๐Ÿ’š Here’s to the cloth that perfected billiards!

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A pool billiard table
A pool billiard table. Photo by Kurt Kaiser, Wikimedia Commons (CC0 Public Domain)
English billiards table
English billiards table. Photo by Kurt Kaiser, Wikimedia Commons (CC0 Public Domain)
A snooker table as seen from the bottom cushion before the break-off shot
A snooker table set up for the break-off shot, seen from the bottom cushion. Photo by Lee Vilenski, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

๐Ÿ” Other Interesting Facts

  • ๐Ÿ“œ History of Billiards โ€” From royal courts to championship halls, billiards has a fascinating centuries-long history.
  • ๐ŸŽฑ Snooker โ€” The precision sport where cloth quality can make or break a world championship match.
  • ๐Ÿญ Belgium’s Textile Industry โ€” How Belgium became a European powerhouse in fine cloth manufacturing.
  • ๐Ÿ† World Pool Championship โ€” The premier global stage where Simonis cloth is tested by the world’s best players.

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