Cotton and Linen Cloth Napkins

Linen napkins are wonderfully absorbent, perfect for handling every little spill, and their durability ensures they’ll bring elegance to dinner party after dinner party. If you prefer, cotton napkins are a lovely alternative, just as absorbent and delightfully soft against your skin.

Napkins can be folded in many beautiful ways and can be as simple or as extravagant as you like.

A nice, easy option is simply wrapping your napkin around your silverware. This creates such a smart look when you lay your table.

Just follow our steps:

1. Lay your cutlery on your napkin diagonally
2. Fold the bottom corner of your napkin over your cutlery
3. Fold the left side of the napkin over the cutlery
4. Now fold the other side over, tucking the corner
5. Voila!

Nothing makes us feel more glam than a bit of red lippy, but it can be a real pain to get out of a napkin. That is, if you aren’t following our top tips:

1. Remove excess lipstick with a butter knife
2. Soak a cotton ball or pad in rubbing alcohol
3. Dab at your lipstick stain with the rubbing alcohol
4. Then pop your napkin in the wash, opting for cold water and gentle detergent.

For more stain-tackling tips, including how to handle the dreaded red wine stain, see our tablecloth cleaning guide. With these tips, your linen napkins will continue to bring sophistication to your dinner parties, remaining pristine and ready for any meal.

At our Secret Linen Store, we believe every meal can and should feel a little bit special. That’s why our table linens are made with only the finest materials, designed to complement any decor style from minimalist to grandiose. Wondering how we do it? Check out our blog, What Sets Our Table Linen Apart, and discover how we make every detail count.