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There are some subtle differences, however. Linen feels lighter and crisper christmas tablecloth and becomes whiter with use. it is also highly absorbent and lint-free. cotton tablecloth feels more substantial and is generally prone to more shrinkage than linen. one advantage of both: over time, cotton and linen become significantly softer with use. what is irish linen? irish linen is widely acknowledged to be among the finest linen in the world, renowned for its fineness and traditional designs. production of linen in ireland began in early christian times, but it was not until the 17th century that the industry fully developed as skilled weavers fled the wars in the continent and settled in ireland. do my linens need to be dry cleaned? all gracious style linens can be easily cared for at home. for your convenience, they can be gently machine christmas tablecloth washed and dried (or, if you prefer, hand washed and air dried). except in very serious cases, we do not recommend bleaches on any fine linens, as they are prone to weaken the fabric''s natural fibers. embroidery guide placement. napkins are most often embroidered in the corner, either diagonally or straight. in tablecloth europe, where napkins are most often folded in ninths, they are frequently embroidered right in the center. tablecloths can be embroidered along all four corners or in the center. in addition to christmas the weavers'' expertise, the fineness of the yarns and the softness of the waters in northern ireland (used in the finishing processes) produce a cloth which is unusually soft and fine. what size should my tablecloth be? in tablecloth general, the longer the drape, the more formal the table will look. for most christmas dining tables, we suggest that cloths should have at least an eight-inch drop on all sides. for a more elegant look, lengthen the drop to approximately twenty inches. finally, for the most dramatic effect, use a cloth which reaches all the way to the floor, or even beyond, to tablecloth create a luxurious puddle effect.
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