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At Matarranz we make table linen in European linen, polylinen and 100% cotton of the highest quality: tablecloths, napkins, placemats, placemat and napkin sets, and table protectors. Available in standard sizes and made to measure, with hemstitch, double hemstitch, scalloped or coloured-border finishes, and embroidered initials, names and logos. We work with private clients and on major contract projects. Shops in Madrid, Lagasca 21, and San Sebastián, San Marcial 20.
Table Linen
Tablecloths, napkins and placemats in European linen, polylinen and cotton. In the standard sizes of our catalogue, or in special sizes.
Dressing the table can change the whole character of a dining room. A tablecloth with just the right drop, or an impeccable finish, is what can make table linen the best ally for your gatherings. The tablecloth sets the tone of the laid table, the napkins are chosen to go with it, and placemats make ordinary days feel special.
Tablecloths, Napkins and Placemats: Dressing the Table Piece by Piece
Tablecloths
Our tablecloths are made round, square and rectangular, and also oval or irregular for tables of unusual dimensions. We use European linen, polylinen and 100% cotton, finished with hemstitch, double hemstitch, topstitching or a coloured border. We also make table protectors, which protect the table and make it more comfortable to lean on; they also deaden the sound of glassware and give the tablecloth a fuller drop.
Cloth Napkins
Our napkins range from cocktail to dinner size, plain, coloured or printed, in the same finishes as the rest of our table linen. They are ordered individually, colours and sizes can be mixed, and they can be embroidered with initials, names or logos if you wish.
Placemats
Placemats, together with coasters and bread basket napkins, dress the table without covering it. They are the answer for breakfast, the kitchen table and the terrace in summer, when leaving the wood on show is exactly the point.
How to Recognise Good Table Linen
In the corners. A closed mitre, with clean diagonals and no bulk, and a deep hem that is wide and even on all four sides, are hallmarks of the house. It is work you only appreciate with the tablecloth laid and seen up close, and that discretion is precisely its value.
From there, the finish is the next important decision: hemstitch, double hemstitch, scalloped edge, coloured border… All our pieces are made in our Madrid workshop, so a replacement ordered years later is guaranteed the same finish and quality.
Linen, Polylinen or Cotton: Which Fabric for Which Table
European Linen
Linen has a fresh irregularity that no blend can imitate, which the afternoon light moves across without catching a shine, and its feel develops with washing: linen improves with every wash and can last for many years without showing wear. It is the fabric for the special-occasion table, and the one we make up with hemstitch, double hemstitch and topstitching.
Polylinen
A blend of linen and polyester in which linen is the larger part. Polylinen keeps the look and feel of linen and greatly reduces ironing, which makes it an ideal tablecloth for everyday use. It is also the fabric of our coloured-border tablecloth, with napkins to match the band.
Cotton
A smoother, more regular surface than linen, easier ironing and very good performance through repeated washing. Cotton is the fabric of the table in constant use, the one laid three times a day without great ceremony.
On stains, we prefer to be precise. Washed linen or a close-woven cotton holds its own, and for anyone who wants that peace of mind, the catalogue includes coated, wipe-clean linen and cotton qualities.
Made-to-Measure Table Linen: the Perfect Drop
A tablecloth is not chosen only by the size of the table, but by how far you want it to fall on each side. That drop is what separates a well-dressed table from an ordinary one, and a taller table calls for a longer drop. Browse our tablecloths section to see all our designs and qualities. For any special size, or for advice on the right drop for your table, please get in touch with our team.
When the table is oval, extending, an antique top or simply a size that does not exist, we make to a template in the same quality and finish. We can also make matching table runners, placemats and napkins.
Personalised Table Linen: Embroidered Initials, Names and Logos
We embroider initials and names in three typefaces, as well as logos and monograms. It is a typical order for a trousseau or a wedding list, and for any household that wants its tablecloths to be unmistakably its own. For contract projects with special sizes, and for restaurants and hospitality, where table linen is reinforced at the finishes and replaced piece by piece, we handle that work through our restaurant table linen service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Table Linen
What fabrics is your table linen made in?
European linen, polylinen (a blend of 60% linen and 40% polyester of the highest quality) and cotton, as well as coated, wipe-clean linen and cotton qualities. Each fabric suits a different use: linen the table for special occasions, polylinen and cotton the everyday table.
How do you work out the size of a tablecloth?
Start from the drop, not the table: add the drop you want on each side to the size of the tabletop, usually 30 cm depending on the piece.
What finishes do you offer?
Topstitching, hemstitch, double hemstitch, scalloped edge and a coloured border with a deep hem. We will advise you according to the table and the use it will have.
Can napkins be ordered individually, or in mixed colours?
Yes. Napkins are ordered individually, and you can choose the designs, qualities, sizes and personalisation options you like.
Where is it made?
In our Madrid workshop. The fabric arrives on the roll and is cut, made up and finished there, which means we can reproduce exactly the same finish on a replacement ordered years later.
The Table, Alongside the Bed and the Bath
Our table linen is part of a home dressed to the same standards of quality and finish as our bed linen and bath linen. If your table is an unusual size, or you have a design in mind that you cannot find in our catalogue, please contact our customer service team online or in store at Lagasca 21 (Madrid) or San Marcial 20 (San Sebastián).
