Choosing table linens for the holiday season
Whether you’re setting the table for a Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or another type of holiday celebration this season, establishing a festive mood is a key component of any celebration. No matter if you are hosting your first get together, or a corporation hosting your 20th employee potluck, transforming the event space can start with your table linens.
One thing that can bring your celebration down? Disposable plastic table clothes that bunch up and tear at the slightest touch, and make rustling noises at every movement. They seem convenient and cheap at first, but the reality is that repurchasing year after year adds up quickly, and they can make your timeless celebration feel like an afterthought. And if you’re trying to go green, finding pieces you can use again is an easy switch.
We’ve previously detailed the different types of textile tablecloths, and for the unique challenges of holiday gatherings, there are a few things to consider. 100% cotton options are easy to launder and can be subjected to rigorous bleaching to remove any soil or stain, restoring a pristine look each year. If you like the clean white or ivory look, this would be our top pick. If a little color is your style, a 100% polyester or poly-blend will hold color considerably better. Darker colors will help mask any shadows of past spills, and burgundy, navy and forest green work for all major holidays, so you only need one set of linens.
If you have a nice looking tabletop, such as reclaimed and stained hardwood, you may want to show it off! A runner is a great way to add color to the scene, without covering up too much. An additional benefit is that most accidental spills and dropped crumbs will fall on the easily wipe-able tabletop surface.
If you want to keep things simple, but still keep the holiday celebrations festive, don’t discount the napkins. Pinterest-approved folding techniques aside, cloth napkins provide a more polished look than paper, and for a small investment, you can have a rainbow of colors to mix and match all year long.
SITEX offers both table linens and cloth napkins in classic and fashion shades. Even better, we can launder, dry, press and delivery them back to you, keeping your company operations running as smoothly as possible. Give us a call to find out more!