Tablecloths are a product people may not purchase as often as other hospitality items. Some say the different sizes can make it even harder to decide which one you need. They come in a variety of styles and colors, so you will want to see which option is best for your kitchen, dining room, etc. This blog lays out a three-step outline to help you decide which tablecloth is best for your property, including size, drop length, and a helpful chart.
InnStyle has a few suppliers who can provide custom sizes for people with wider, longer, or otherwise oversized tables.
One of InnStyle’s favorite and most trusted suppliers for linens is Sferra, a company with a well-deserved reputation for fine, luxury bed, bath, and dining linens.
They are proud to carry a number of their products, offering both custom and standard tablecloth sizes. But how do you know which tablecloth size fits your table? Use InnStyle’s downloadable standard and custom tablecloth sizes chart and follow these steps.
Step 1: The Size
Choose your table’s size and shape using the left side of the chart. Use a tape measure. Oval and rectangular tables are typically 36 or 40 inches wide.
If you have a round table, determine the diameter by measuring from one edge to the other through the center. Square tables range from 30 inches to six feet. You can find out the size by measuring one side of the table.
Step 2: The Drop
Your next step for figuring out tablecloth sizes is to decide how long of a drop you want. The drop refers to the amount of material that hangs over the edge of the table. It’s typically eight to 12 inches.
Eight inches is the standard for the food service industry. Many people like the look of a 10-12-inch drop, but these lengths can make it difficult for diners to move or sit.
Step 3: The Chart
Once you’ve measured the table and decided how long of a drop you want, refer to the chart to find your appropriate tablecloth size.
For example, if you have a round table that’s 120 inches in diameter, and you want an eight-inch drop, you’d want a tablecloth size of 136 inches in diameter. This will give you an eight-inch drop on both sides. Many tables do come in odd sizes. InnStyle can advise you on the proper tablecloth if your table doesn’t fit any of the available sizes. They can help you decide whether you can handle a longer or shorter drop. This depends on the chair height. You do not want the tablecloth drop sitting on your guests’ lap. Of course, they can also special order a tablecloth for your table.
InnStyle has many tablecloth, placemat, runner, and napkin suppliers to choose from.
Sferra offers a range of sizes, including
- Square (54×54″)
- Square (66×66″)
- Oblong (66×86″)
- Oblong (66×106″)
- Oblong (66×124″)
- Oblong (66×140″)
- Round (seamed with plain hem) (90” diameter)
InnStyle can Help with Your Dining Linen Needs
To learn more about Sferra’s custom sizes for any of their 101 linen colors, please contact your InnStyle account managers. They would be happy to answer your dining linen questions and any other hospitality product questions that you may have. Their account managers will advise you on what sizes and styles of tablecloths you can purchase for your establishment. InnStyle can be reached at 267-354-6020. Their website is https://www.innstyle.com/. Please click below to see InnStyle’s Free Standard sizes chart.