Cloth napkins
Smooth cotton, woven damask patterns or the natural texture of a linen-cotton blend: choose cloth napkins to suit your table linen and occasion. For a coordinated table setting, Libusch offers matching napkins and tablecloths in collections including Klara, Leila, Sila and Fina.
Which cloth napkins suit your table?
Browse by design, fabric or use: white napkins are available in plain designs, with woven damask patterns or with a satin border. You will also find dedicated categories for larger packs and small cocktail napkins.
Plain white cloth napkins
For an understated table without woven patterns: white cotton napkins, including designs that match our Klara tablecloth collection.
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Damask napkins
The pattern is woven into the fabric rather than printed. Explore collections including Leila, Sila and Fina, with matching tablecloths available in the same designs.
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Satin-border napkins
A lustrous woven stripe frames a plain centre. A good choice if you prefer a subtle decorative border to an all-over pattern.
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Linen & linen-blend napkins
For a table with a distinctive woven texture: our linen-cotton blends combine both natural fibres. They pair beautifully with wood, ceramics and plain table linen.
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Coloured cloth napkins
Add colour without changing your tablecloth: choose Padua in shades such as burgundy, navy or brick red to accent white table linen.
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Catering & restaurant napkins
Larger packs for restaurants, banquets and events. Compare sizes, wash temperatures and pack quantities to suit your table settings and laundry turnaround.
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Cocktail napkins
Small cloth napkins for drinks, coffee and finger food. A space-saving choice when a full-size dinner napkin is not needed.
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6 half-linen napkins, natural, 50x50
6 half linen napkins, white, 50x50
100 cloth napkins, white, without pattern, 50x50
50 cloth napkins, white, without pattern, 50x50
6 cloth napkins, Padua, bordeaux, with satin band 50x50
6 cloth napkins, Padua, dark brown, with satin band 50x50 cm
6 cloth napkins, Padua, champagne, with satin band, 50x50 cm
6 cloth napkins, white, with circumferential hemstitch, 40x40
6 cloth napkins Padua, black, with satin band, 50x50
12 cloth napkins Padua, black, with satin band, 50x50
30 cocktail napkins, coaster, white 12x12cm
50 cocktail napkins, coaster, white 12x12cm
100 cocktail napkins, coaster, white 12x12cm
10 cocktail napkins, red and white checkered, 30x30
50 cloth napkins, white, without pattern, 50x50
4 damask napkins Konstanze, white, with a surrounding pattern, 50x50
8 damask napkins Konstanze, white, with a surrounding pattern, 50x50
6 cloth napkins, Padua, taupe - light brown, with satin band 50x50 cm
6 cloth napkins, Padua, navy-dark blue, with satin band 50x50 cm
6 cloth napkins, Padua, brick red, with satin band 50x50 cm
6 half-linen napkins, red, 50x50
6 half-linen napkins, dark blue, 50x50
6 half-linen napkins, light blue, 50x50
6 half-linen napkins, light green, 50x50
Cotton or damask? A napkin can be both.
Cotton describes the fibre, while damask describes a patterned weave. A damask napkin can therefore also be made from 100% cotton. A linen-cotton blend, by contrast, combines two different fibres.
Satin borders and mitred corners describe different features too: a satin border is a woven decoration, while mitred corners refer to the way the hemmed corners are finished. Start with the fabric appearance you prefer, then compare the finishing and care instructions of each design.
- Plain white: Klara napkins in 100% two-ply cotton pair with both plain and patterned table linen.
- An all-over woven pattern: Leila, Sila and Fina feature different damask designs, with matching tablecloths in the same collections.
- A subtle border: Satin-border napkins add decoration through a lustrous woven stripe.
- A natural woven texture: Linen-cotton blends combine both fibres and suit a relaxed table setting.
40 × 40 or 50 × 50 cm – which suits your table?
Both 40 × 40 and 50 × 50 cm napkins are suitable for a full meal. The larger size provides more coverage on the lap and more fabric for folding. The smaller size takes up less space where place settings are close together.
A simple test before buying: Fold a cloth or piece of paper of the chosen size into quarters. A 40 × 40 cm square becomes 20 × 20 cm; a 50 × 50 cm square becomes 25 × 25 cm. Place it on your plate or beside your cutlery to see which fits your setting better.
This shows the space needed for a simple fold. How softly the actual napkin drapes, or how well it holds a fold, also depends on the weave, laundering and ironing.
How many cloth napkins do you need?
For a single meal, start with one napkin per person. Add a reserve for extra guests or replacements during the meal. Available pack sizes depend on the design you choose.
For regular use, also allow for the time it takes to wash, dry and prepare used napkins. In a restaurant, the number of place settings served before clean laundry becomes available matters more than the number of seats alone.
How to calculate your order: Work out how many napkins you need until the next clean batch is ready, add a reserve and subtract your usable existing stock. Then round up to the available pack size.
Which cloth napkins suit your tablecloth?
Choosing the same collection is a good starting point for a coordinated table. Klara combines plain white tablecloths and napkins. With Leila, Sila, Fina or Prinzipal, you can repeat the tablecloth's damask design in the napkins.
You can also mix designs deliberately: a plain napkin lets a damask tablecloth's pattern stand out. A coloured napkin adds an accent to a white tablecloth without replacing all your table linen.
Look closely when combining whites: The description “white” alone does not guarantee an identical shade. Weave, sheen and lighting affect the appearance. If possible, compare existing table linen with new napkins in daylight and under the lighting you use for dining.
Set your table with napkin rings
A napkin ring loosely holds the fabric together. It allows you to arrange different napkin fabrics on the plate or beside the place setting without elaborate folding.
Check the opening: How well a napkin fits depends on its size, fabric thickness and the way you gather it. Not every ring will suit a loosely gathered 50 × 50 cm napkin equally well.
Try the combination at one place setting first. The ring should slide over the napkin easily without compressing the fabric too tightly. Then gently arrange the loose ends.
Explore napkin rings →Choosing and ordering cloth napkins
No. White describes the colour, not the surface design. White cloth napkins are available plain, with woven damask patterns or with a satin border. If you want an unpatterned surface, choose a plain design such as Klara.
No. Always follow the care instructions for the individual product. Many of our white cotton napkins are washable at 95 °C. Coloured napkins and linen-cotton blends may require different temperatures. Suitability for tumble drying or bleaching must also be checked separately.
The fibre content alone does not tell you this. Expect cotton and linen-cotton blends to crease after washing. Ironing is usually helpful for a smooth, formal table setting. For a relaxed look, gentle creases can be part of the intended appearance.
Compare the design, size, fabric, colour and finishing. The same colour description alone does not guarantee a matching addition. Frequently washed napkins may also look different from new ones. Keep the product number of your chosen version for future orders.
Check the quantity stated in the product name and the details on the product page. For an item described as “6 cloth napkins”, one pack contains six napkins and two packs contain twelve. Other products are offered in different pack sizes.