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

What is the number one thing that makes a good gold tablecloth? Well to start with it really depends on how we will be using the tablecloth. 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 very high end upscale restaurants 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.

If you are a cafe or diner that serves breakfasts and fast foods then standard polyester gold tablecloths may be more appropriate, but in terms of the return dollar wise it really depends on the particular gold, many gold businesses do not warrant the high cost outlay for “fine Irish linens” when standard polyester gold tablecloths in gold 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 speciality retailers like www.TableclothsForless.com which also offer free shipping.

In terms of colours, gold is usually the way to go especially for a gold tablecloth geared towards formal occasions. It is a safe bet. Gold is also the colour that exudes drama and elegance. If gold 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 size.

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 gold tablecloths are critical to the making of a successful restaurant business.