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Table and kitchen linens are incomplete without napkins. Napkins are a must-have item in your kitchen as well as on dining table. A dining table with its runner, placemats, and cover looks slightly empty without napkins. Whether you need to wipe your hands, face, or require cleaning utensils in kitchen, napkins are must and as such are also a multipurpose table linen item. Although napkins are required in kitchen too, table napkins are one of the most popular table linens. Table napkins, sometimes also called dinner napkins have become an indispensible table linen not only for hotels and restaurants but also at homes.
 
What is Table Napkin?
A napkin is basically a face towel which is also known as serviette in some countries. It is a small rectangular cloth or tissue paper used at table for wiping the mouth while eating. Sometimes, table nakpin is used to cover the lap to protect clothing. A napkin is usually small and is folded.
 
Difference Between Napkin and Serviette
Although the two terms- napkin and serviette are used as synonyms, there are certain minor differences between the two. In some countries like United Kingdom and Canada both terms, serviette and napkin, are used. In the UK, napkins are traditionally U and serviette non-U. In some places, those made of paper (paper napkins) are called serviettes and napkins are typically understood as those which are made of cloth.
 
Table Napkin Folding
Table napkins are not only used for wiping mouth and protect clothing while eating but have another aspect too whic is related to home decor. This is the art of napkin folding. Napkins, if properly folded give an enhanced look to the entire dining room set-up. Napkins wholesale manufacturers and suppliers make a large variety of decorative and designer napkins which are perfect in terms of maintaining hygiene and adding glitter to household.
 
Traditionally, a table napkin is folded and placed to the left of the place setting, outside the outermost fork. However, in a restaurant or at a caterer's hall, it may be folded into more or less elaborate shapes and styles as well as may be displayed on the empty plate. A napkin can also be held together in a bundle with the help of napkin rings, sometimes with cutlery. Alternatively, paper napkins may also be contained in a napkin holder.
 
Designs of Table Napkins
The beautiful napkins are available in a wide varieties of designs and can also be custom-designed by wholesale napkin suppliers according to specifications and demands of various customers. They add a welcome touch of cheer and soft color to casual table settings.
 
Types of Napkins
The types of napkins can be broadly categorized based on materials used for making them. Therefore, the major types of napkins include cloth napkins, linen napkins and paper napkins. However, based on usage, napkins can be categorized into many types such as dinner napkins, tea napkins, beverage napkins, cocktail napkins etc. They all differ in their sizes and shapes. For example, beverage napkins are square and are of standard size whereas luncheon napkins are larger by a few inches. Dinner napkins are the largest among all these types of napkins. Cocktail napkins mostly measure 10 inches and are square. The following list includes the three major types of napkins categorized on the basis of materials used for making kitchen table napkins
  • Cotton Napkins
  • Linen Napkins
  • Paper Napkins

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