I try to avoid polyester, but that’s been increasingly difficult lately. I’ve noticed polyester napkins creeping up at restaurants all across the county, a trend I wish would stop. Oh, sure, I get it.

Visually pleasing as cloth napkins may be, their primary purpose cannot be forgotten. Linen’s naturally unrivalled absorbency (exemplified by its use for bath towels and tea towels) makes it the ideal ...

Cloth napkins are an elegant upgrade from paper napkins. They come in a variety of fabrics, are a more eco-friendly option than paper napkins, even when considering water use from washing, and you ...

Have you ever noticed that some upscale restaurants typically offer black napkins to certain guests? A seemingly small detail — but one that actually reveals a fascinating story about how hospitality ...