Table Linen
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At Matarranz we make tablecloths in European linen, polylinen and 100% cotton, round, square and rectangular, finished with hemstitch, double hemstitch, topstitching or a coloured border. They are available in our catalogue sizes and made to a template to fit each table, in coated, wipe-clean qualities, with matching table runners and napkins, and can be personalised with embroidered initials, names or a logo. Shops in Madrid, Lagasca 21, and San Sebastián, San Marcial 20.
Tablecloths
Tablecloths in European linen, polylinen and 100% cotton. Made in-house, with a choice of finishes and in sizes to fit each table. We cut and finish every tablecloth in our Madrid workshop.
Finishes: Hemstitch, Double Hemstitch, Topstitching and Coloured Border
- Hemstitch. The elegant, simple classic drawn-thread finish, worked on a single thread.
- Double hemstitch. Two parallel rows of drawn-thread work. More presence, with no need for colour or motif.
- Topstitching. Visible stitching at a fixed distance from the edge. The most discreet finish, usually paired with other pieces that have more presence, for a sophisticated balance.
- Coloured border. A band of colour at the edge with a deep hem, usually twelve centimetres, and napkins to match the band. This is the tablecloth that dresses a table with no need for anything else to complete it.
Our order records mean that a replacement ordered years later can be the very same piece, in the same quality and with the same finish.
Linen, Polylinen and Cotton Tablecloths
Linen Tablecloths
European linen is the fabric of our hemstitched, double-hemstitched and topstitched tablecloths. It has an exceptional drape, holds a fold and grows softer with washing rather than losing its softness; its fine, natural irregularity is what lets the afternoon light move across it without a shine. It is the same linen we use for the napkins that go with each tablecloth: the set does not merely look alike, it is literally the same cloth.
Polylinen Tablecloths
A blend of linen and polyester in which linen is the larger part. Polylinen keeps the character of linen and greatly reduces ironing, and that is where its strength lies: the table that is laid and cleared every day. We also make it with a coloured border.
Cotton Tablecloths
Cotton gives a smoother, more regular surface and easier ironing, and performs very well through repeated washing. It is the fabric for the table that never rests, and it stays as it was on the first day.
Wipe-Clean Coated Tablecloths
Part of the collection comes in treated qualities: coated linens and cottons, almost always printed, designed for the everyday table, a home with children and long, lingering lunches. A tablecloth with an easy-clean finish makes day-to-day life simpler.
Standard Tablecloth Sizes and Made-to-Measure Tablecloths
The drop you want is the first thing to consider: a tablecloth is chosen by how far you want it to hang on each side, not only by the size of the top. Once the drop is decided, our catalogue covers everything from the square everyday table to the long table of summer lunches, in round, square, rectangular and other shapes.
When the table is oval, extending, an antique top or an unusual size, we make to a template: same quality, same finish, with a matching table runner and napkins if you wish. In restaurants and hospitality, where tablecloths are reinforced and replaced piece by piece, we guarantee an exact replacement thanks to our records. Find out more in our restaurant table linen section.
The Table Protector: Comfort and Protection Beneath the Tablecloth
A good tablecloth looks its best over a lightly padded table protector, like the ones we make at Matarranz. Ours has two sides, one coated and waterproof, the other padded and absorbent, and comes cut to size or with an adjustable elasticated edge. It deadens the sound of glassware, adds comfort, protects the tabletop and gives the tablecloth a fuller drop.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tablecloths
What is the difference between a linen and a polylinen tablecloth?
European linen has a natural drape that is very elegant, holds a fold and improves in feel with washing: it is the tablecloth for special occasions. Polylinen, a blend of 60% linen and 40% polyester of the finest quality, keeps that character and greatly reduces ironing, which makes it more practical for a table laid and cleared every day.
How do I work out what size tablecloth I need?
Add the drop you want on each side to the size of the tabletop. If the size you need is not in our standard catalogue, we also make to a template in any special size, oval tables included.
Are the tablecloths stain-resistant?
For anyone who wants that peace of mind, the catalogue includes coated linen and cotton qualities with an easy-clean finish.
Can you make a tablecloth for a non-standard table?
Yes. We make to a template in the size each table needs: round, square, rectangular or oval, in the same quality and with the same finish as the catalogue, and we can also make a matching table runner and napkins.
Can the tablecloth be embroidered?
Yes: initials and names in three typefaces, monograms or logos. The embroidery is done in our Madrid workshop.
Complete the Table With Napkins and Placemats
Our tablecloths are part of our table linen collection, alongside our cloth napkins and placemats. Discover the collection on our website or in our shops at Lagasca 21 in Madrid and San Marcial 20 in San Sebastián.
