🧺 1. What are Linens and Napkins?
✳️ Linens:
Linens used to just mean stuff made from linen. Now, it's any fabric you use around the house, mostly in the dining room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
✳️ Napkins:
Napkins are cloths or paper for wiping your face and hands when you eat. They're part of your table setting.
🪟 2. Types of Linens (Things Made of Fabric)
🛏️ Bedroom:
Bed Sheets (Flat and Fitted)
Pillowcases
Duvet Covers
Mattress Protectors
Blankets and Quilts
Bed Skirts
🚿 Bathroom:
Towels (Bath, Hand, Face)
Washcloths
Bath Mats
Shower Curtains (the fabric kind)
🍽️ Table:
Tablecloths
Table Runners
Placemats
Napkins (Cloth)
🍳 Kitchen:
Tea Towels
Dish Cloths
Aprons
Oven Mitts and Pot Holders
🧻 3. Types of Napkins
✅ What They're Made Of:
Cloth Napkins: You can wash them. Good for fancy dinners.
Paper Napkins: Throw them away after. Good for everyday or parties.
✅ How They're Folded/Used:
Dinner Napkins (big, for meals)
Cocktail Napkins (small, for drinks and snacks)
Luncheon Napkins
Beverage Napkins
🧵 4. What They're Made Of
Material - What's cool about it - What it's used for
Cotton - Soft, soaks up water, easy to clean - Bed sheets, napkins, towels
Linen - Stiff, lets air through, looks fancy - Tablecloths, napkins, bedding
Polyester - Doesn't wrinkle, lasts long, doesn't soak up water as well - Table linens, napkins
Microfiber - Soft, soaks up water a lot, dries fast - Towels, cleaning cloths
Bamboo/Rayon - Good for the environment, soft, fights germs - Towels, napkins
Mixes - Get some good stuff from both - All types of linens
📏 5. How Big They Are
📌 Napkins:
Dinner: 18 x 18 to 22 x 22
Luncheon: 13 x 13 to 16 x 16
Cocktail: 5 x 5 to 10 x 10
📌 Tablecloths:
It depends on how big your table is (long, round, square)
📌 Towels:
Bath Towel: 27 x 52 to 30 x 58
Hand Towel: 16 x 28
Washcloth: 13 x 13
📌 Bed Sheets:
They fit mattress sizes (Twin, Full, Queen, King)
🧼 6. How to Take Care of Them
✅ Washing:
Use easy cleaning soap
Wash whites by themselves
Don't use bleach unless you can
Warm water for cotton; cold water for fake stuff
✅ Drying:
Hang them up if you can
Dry on low so they don't shrink
✅ Ironing:
Linen and cotton need ironing sometimes
Use steam to get wrinkles out
✅ Storage:
Keep them in a cool, dry spot
Use good smelling bags or wood blocks to keep bugs away
🍴 7. How to Fold Cloth Napkins
Basic Rectangle or Square
Triangle
Pocket (for your fork and knife)
Fan
Bishop’s Hat
Rose or Lotus
Good for fancy dinners, weddings, or if you want to feel like you're at a restaurant.
🌱 8. Ways to Be Eco-Friendly
Use cloth napkins and towels instead of paper ones
Pick natural stuff, like cotton, bamboo, or linen
Find stuff that's been reused
Hang dry instead of using a dryer
🪡 9. Ways to Make It Your Own
Put your initials or a design on napkins and towels
Color your fabrics to match your room
Sew your own stuff from extra fabric
Add lace or other decorations
🪑 10. Make Your Linens Match
Match your table stuff with your plates and decorations
Pick bedding that goes with the room's color (cool colors for chill, warm colors for fun)
Use towels that feel different to add to your bathroom
Match your kitchen towels to the walls or appliances
✅ Summary: What You Need
Area - Must-Have Stuff
Bedroom - Flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillowcases
Bathroom - Bath towel, hand towel, washcloth
Kitchen - Dish towel, apron, oven mitt
Dining - Tablecloth, napkins, placemats
✳️ Linens:
Linens used to just mean stuff made from linen. Now, it's any fabric you use around the house, mostly in the dining room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
✳️ Napkins:
Napkins are cloths or paper for wiping your face and hands when you eat. They're part of your table setting.
🪟 2. Types of Linens (Things Made of Fabric)
🛏️ Bedroom:
Bed Sheets (Flat and Fitted)
Pillowcases
Duvet Covers
Mattress Protectors
Blankets and Quilts
Bed Skirts
🚿 Bathroom:
Towels (Bath, Hand, Face)
Washcloths
Bath Mats
Shower Curtains (the fabric kind)
🍽️ Table:
Tablecloths
Table Runners
Placemats
Napkins (Cloth)
🍳 Kitchen:
Tea Towels
Dish Cloths
Aprons
Oven Mitts and Pot Holders
🧻 3. Types of Napkins
✅ What They're Made Of:
Cloth Napkins: You can wash them. Good for fancy dinners.
Paper Napkins: Throw them away after. Good for everyday or parties.
✅ How They're Folded/Used:
Dinner Napkins (big, for meals)
Cocktail Napkins (small, for drinks and snacks)
Luncheon Napkins
Beverage Napkins
🧵 4. What They're Made Of
Material - What's cool about it - What it's used for
Cotton - Soft, soaks up water, easy to clean - Bed sheets, napkins, towels
Linen - Stiff, lets air through, looks fancy - Tablecloths, napkins, bedding
Polyester - Doesn't wrinkle, lasts long, doesn't soak up water as well - Table linens, napkins
Microfiber - Soft, soaks up water a lot, dries fast - Towels, cleaning cloths
Bamboo/Rayon - Good for the environment, soft, fights germs - Towels, napkins
Mixes - Get some good stuff from both - All types of linens
📏 5. How Big They Are
📌 Napkins:
Dinner: 18 x 18 to 22 x 22
Luncheon: 13 x 13 to 16 x 16
Cocktail: 5 x 5 to 10 x 10
📌 Tablecloths:
It depends on how big your table is (long, round, square)
📌 Towels:
Bath Towel: 27 x 52 to 30 x 58
Hand Towel: 16 x 28
Washcloth: 13 x 13
📌 Bed Sheets:
They fit mattress sizes (Twin, Full, Queen, King)
🧼 6. How to Take Care of Them
✅ Washing:
Use easy cleaning soap
Wash whites by themselves
Don't use bleach unless you can
Warm water for cotton; cold water for fake stuff
✅ Drying:
Hang them up if you can
Dry on low so they don't shrink
✅ Ironing:
Linen and cotton need ironing sometimes
Use steam to get wrinkles out
✅ Storage:
Keep them in a cool, dry spot
Use good smelling bags or wood blocks to keep bugs away
🍴 7. How to Fold Cloth Napkins
Basic Rectangle or Square
Triangle
Pocket (for your fork and knife)
Fan
Bishop’s Hat
Rose or Lotus
Good for fancy dinners, weddings, or if you want to feel like you're at a restaurant.
🌱 8. Ways to Be Eco-Friendly
Use cloth napkins and towels instead of paper ones
Pick natural stuff, like cotton, bamboo, or linen
Find stuff that's been reused
Hang dry instead of using a dryer
🪡 9. Ways to Make It Your Own
Put your initials or a design on napkins and towels
Color your fabrics to match your room
Sew your own stuff from extra fabric
Add lace or other decorations
🪑 10. Make Your Linens Match
Match your table stuff with your plates and decorations
Pick bedding that goes with the room's color (cool colors for chill, warm colors for fun)
Use towels that feel different to add to your bathroom
Match your kitchen towels to the walls or appliances
✅ Summary: What You Need
Area - Must-Have Stuff
Bedroom - Flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillowcases
Bathroom - Bath towel, hand towel, washcloth
Kitchen - Dish towel, apron, oven mitt
Dining - Tablecloth, napkins, placemats