Why Linen tablecloths deserve to be on your tables instead of Cotton ones!

When shopping for tablescapes, the first thing that comes to mind is the tablecloth. It’s the canvas on top of which every other product is put. And to have an aesthetic tablescape, a high-quality tablecloth is a necessity.

If you haven’t already made the switch to linen tablecloths from cotton ones yet, here are a few reasons to convince you to make it! -

1. Durability-

Linen is more durable than cotton. As we know, linen is made from the flax plant. And the fiber obtained from it can be up to 20 cms long. In comparison, cotton is made from small cotton balls that turn into fiber ranging from 10mm-65mm depending upon the quality of the crop. That is a significant difference in size. It is exactly what makes linen a much stronger fiber. On the other hand, cotton pills a lot and is prone to lesser longevity.

2. Absorption-

When it comes to tablecloths, absorption is a very important quality. We can be pretty sure that there will be the occasional spillage by someone or the other during meals. Thus we want to go for a material that is good at absorbing. While cotton and linen both are good at absorption. Linen has natural water-wicking qualities as a fiber. That makes it a superior choice to cotton in this department as well.


3. Aesthetics-

Based on the quality of the cloth, both cotton and linen tablecloths can be made to look good. But linen naturally has a unique texture with slubs and wrinkles that makes every product one of its kind. Cotton lacks that uniqueness. Thus, having a linen tablecloth will definitely be more pleasing to the eye compared to having a cotton one. It might turn out to be a conversation starter too, as linen tablecloths are less common compared to cotton ones. And not everyone has witnessed the beauty of them up close.



4. Shrinkage-

When any material is washed, it is prone to shrinkage. And tablecloths are no exception. Cotton has a tendency to shrink more than linen. And looking at the fact that tablecloths might need to go through a considerable amount of washes, linen comes out on top again as the superior fiber.

5. Environmental impact-

Linen is 100% bio-degradable, whereas cotton ends up in landfills where it can take more than 2 centuries to decompose. The fact that linen is in favor of the future of the planet gives us one more reason to choose it over cotton.

We hope that these reasons were enough to bring linen tablecloths to your shopping list instead of cotton ones!