How was I going to figure out how to put a table cloth on our new outdoor table that has an umbrella smack dab in the middle? I looked at table cloths with zipper closures around central holes; I thought about asking a local tailor to cut out a hole; thought of trying to do it myself. What a headache! Then, when I saw that this table cloth can come with a ready-made hole for a reasonable additional fee, I jumped that the chance! Problem SOLVED! Plus, it looks great, it seems sturdy, and it's just the right size. I can't imagine a better solution--highly recommended!