I like the option of the headliner foam (its what I used), its cushy and it holds up better than volara and wont dent.....If you have a Hancock fabrics near you they have better quality material I think......You can get a nice Polester nylon or spandex blend material from joanns. Stay away form the Faux suede stuff as the cards will not slide when your dealing against the grain.....I would go with 1 " foam as I am partial to the lower profile rails, hence the reason I only use 1/2" foam, make sure its the nice 50 or 60lbs stuff though as this is the part of the table that gets the most use out of, so spend a bit more on the rail.....
I am looking forward to seeing your work my friend.....Good luck and have fun with it
