Which fabric suits restaurant tablecloths?

Restaurants and hotels mostly use polyester and cotton-polyester blends because they stand up to industrial laundering. Polyester creases little, holds its colour and dries fast.

Is a stain-resistant finish permanent?

The effect can weaken with washing. Ask how many washes it lasts and which test was used.

How do I size a round tablecloth?

Add twice the drop to the table diameter. Restaurants usually allow 20–30 cm on each side.

Does a linen tablecloth need ironing?

Linen and linen blends give a textured, matte look, but they crease a lot and need ironing.

Tablecloth Fabric

TkanIstanbul supplies tablecloth fabrics wholesale by the roll from Istanbul, with contract manufacturing on request for restaurants, hotels and home textile brands. Tablecloths use cotton, polyester, duck and linen blends; washing, stains and ironing decide the choice.

Tablecloths are washed often and meet stains every day, so fabric choice depends on wash durability, stain behaviour and ironing as much as on looks. Cotton, polyester, duck and linen blends are common; restaurants and hotels favour polyester blends that stand up to industrial laundering. Stain-resistant and water-repellent finishes are available. Prices are visible to members.

Typical technical values

Fabric	Strengths	Watch for
100% cotton	Natural feel, absorbs spills	Creases; stains can soak in
100% polyester	Low crease, holds colour, dries fast	Does not absorb; more synthetic feel
Duck (cotton-polyester)	Heavy, strong, good drape	Heavy to handle and wash
Linen and linen blends	Textured, matte look	Creases a lot, needs ironing

These are common market ranges; exact values for each series are given in the quote and on the series page. More detail: Tablecloth fabrics: fibres, finishes and sizing

Typical uses

Restaurant and hotel tablecloths
Runners, placemats and napkins
Floor-length banquet cloths
Printed and solid tablecloths for retail

What affects the price?

Fibre: 100% cotton, 100% polyester, duck and linen blends sit in different price groups.
Finish: stain-resistant and water-repellent finishes are applied in finishing and add to the cost.
Width: wide fabric covers large tables without a joining seam and is priced differently from narrow fabric.
Design and quantity: repeat size matters for prints; order size matters for the price.

Prices are visible to members; quotes are sent the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Which fabric suits restaurant tablecloths?: Restaurants and hotels mostly use polyester and cotton-polyester blends because they stand up to industrial laundering. Polyester creases little, holds its colour and dries fast.
Is a stain-resistant finish permanent?: The effect can weaken with washing. Ask how many washes it lasts and which test was used.
How do I size a round tablecloth?: Add twice the drop to the table diameter. Restaurants usually allow 20–30 cm on each side.
Does a linen tablecloth need ironing?: Linen and linen blends give a textured, matte look, but they crease a lot and need ironing.