Table linen

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Table linen (English: table linen ) is a collective term for tablecloths and napkins made of fabric that are generally used at meals or by the service staff. Table linen gives a table tailored to the occasion a neat look, the range includes:

  • Table pads / table protection (made of molton)
  • Tablecloths / tablecloths (are much longer than tablecloths)
  • Mouth napkins
  • Cover napkins, also called middle covers or deckers
  • Table runners, table straps, table scarves
  • Placemats / placemat
  • Buffet towels and aprons (so-called skirtings )
  • Covers for tables and chairs
  • Table linen ( service staff ):
    • Dishcloth / kitchen towel
    • Glass polishing cloth
    • Hand napkin (service towel).

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Service customer & guest care. Table linen. In: Europa-Lehrmittel . Accessed March 31, 2019 .
  2. ↑ Duden | Table linen | Spelling, meaning, definition. Accessed March 31, 2019 .
  3. ↑ FCS Hospitality Services L3 . Pearson South Africa, 2008, ISBN 978-1-77025-137-3 , pp. 316 ( google.de [accessed on March 31, 2019]).