Ultimately we would like the tablecloth to be and look clean, crisp yet soft to the touch. However, it must not only feel and look good, it must also be highly practical which means that it protects the table surface from damage.

For upscale dining fine linens are a popular choice but it can break the budget of smaller eateries. It also a little much more effort and costs a little more in terms of the tablecloths themselves and the laundry costs. There are various materials such as polyester, and spun poly and they have their advantages and disadvantages depending on what the occasion calls for.

A number of survey’s have shown that it’s pretty clear that in the restaurant industry, good quality tablecloths make a difference in the patron’s eyes which helps the restaurant owner increase business ultimately his or her bottom line.

If you are a diner or bistro that serves breakfasts and fast foods then standard polyester green tablecloths may be more appropriate, but in terms of the return dollar wise it really depends on the particular green, many green businesses do not warrant the high cost outlay for “fine Irish linens” when standard polyester green tablecloths in green or other solid colors will do the job just as well. Tablecloth materials are critically important as they affect the way the tablecloths hang over the table, the way they feel to the touch, the way the light bounces off the cloth surface etc.

You can find green tablecloth in several shades at speciality retailers like www.TableclothsForless.com which also offer free shipping.

Hunter Green Tablecloth

Forest Green Tablecloth

Lime Green Tablecloth

Regarding colours, green is a great way to go, especially for a green tablecloth geared towards formal occasions like a hunter green which is very popular at conferences. It is a safe bet, green is also the color that exudes formality and elegance. If green is not a possibility and you “dare to be different”, then you could always have a base tablecloth underneath with a different colour or even colored table runners. The size of the tablecloth will obviously depend on the dining table dimensions.

Article by Tammy Dawson, www.TableclothsForLess.com
Tammy Dawson has been in the table linens industry for over 10 years. Tammy lives and breathes linens and is an avid interior designer. Tammy knows that while food is part of the package for restaurants, many other factors such as good green tablecloths are critical to the making of a successful restaurant business.