Guides to Tablecloths, Table Linen and Table Culture
Which tablecloth size is right for my table? Which material is best suited to my needs? How should table linen be washed and how can common stains be removed? Our guides provide practical answers and useful background information on tablecloths, table linen and the set table.
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Choose the right table linen and care for it correctly
Calculate the Correct Tablecloth Size
Table dimensions, drop length and the right tablecloth size: find the correct measurements for rectangular, round and oval tables.
Calculate the right size →Tablecloth Material Guide
Cotton, damask, linen, half-linen and polyester: understand the differences in appearance, care and intended use.
Compare materials →Washing and Caring for Table Linen
Washing temperatures, care symbols, drying, ironing, pressing and shrinkage explained for everyday use.
Washing & care tips →Remove stains, set the table and discover table culture
Remove Stains from Tablecloths
Red wine, grease, coffee, candle wax and other common stains: learn how to treat them carefully according to the textile.
Stain removal tips →How to Set a Table Correctly
Arrange plates, cutlery, glasses and napkins correctly and allow enough space for every guest.
View the table setting guide →A Brief History of Table Culture
Discover how tablecloths, napkins, cutlery, table manners and the set table developed from antiquity to the present day.
Explore the history →Materials, production and specialist knowledge
Table Linen and Tablecloth Glossary
Damask, full-twist yarn, satin bands, molton, shrinkage and mercerisation: important textile terms explained clearly.
View the glossary →How Linen Is Made
Follow the journey from growing flax through retting, breaking, scutching and hackling to spinning, weaving and finished table linen.
From flax to linen →Literature & Specialist Sources
Selected books and specialist sources on table linen, textile science, linen and the history of table culture.
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