Napkins

Standard dinner napkins are 18-20 inches square — folds neatly under cutlery, drapes over a lap, fits the proportions of standard dinner plates. Cocktail napkins are 5-6 inches; not what we sell here.

For most households, yes. The cost amortizes within a few months of regular use, and the experience is meaningfully better. The catch: you need a small basket near the table for collected used napkins so the laundry routine works.

After every meal where they're used heavily. For light lunches where they're mostly decorative, every 2-3 uses. Wash on cold gentle with mild detergent.

Slightly on first wash — we pre-wash to minimize this, but natural linen shrinks 2-3% in length. Hemming accounts for the shrinkage in our sizing.

Treat fresh stains immediately — cold water from the back of the fabric pushes the stain out rather than deeper in. Mild detergent and a soak for stubborn stains. Avoid bleach on colored linens.

Yes — iron on linen setting while slightly damp for the crispest finish. For everyday use, line-dried or tumble-dried linen with a quick fold has a softer, lived-in look that suits casual meals.

Pair with Quince placemats, table runners, and coordinating tablecloths. Layer with serveware and dishes for elegant place settings. Add complementary napkin rings, table accessories, and linens from our collections for polished entertaining.