3 Ways to Keep Your Event Table Linens Looking Pristine

If you’ve invested in high-quality table linens, chances are you want to make the most out of those linens. You want to keep them looking amazing for many events yet to come. Thankfully, keeping your table linens looking their best is easier than you might think. 

This applies to individuals who have a collection of premium table linens, as well as event planners and venues that offer linens to their clients. There are key care tips you can use to keep your event and wedding tablecloths looking pristine event after event.

Always Follow Manufacture Care Instructions 

This might seem like an obvious care tip, but it’s also easy to overlook. It can be tempting to toss table linens in with other laundry. While certain table linens may do just fine on a typical wash-and-dry cycle, not all linens are the same. For example, they may need to be hang-dried.

Manufacturer care instructions are instructions that have already been tested on that specific product. They’ve put those linens through the rigors of use and cleaning. You can trust those instructions to give you the results you expect: clean, pristine table linens! 

Depending on the event or how the linens are used, you might not need to wash them every time you bring them out. By not washing them (if it’s not needed), you can extend the pristine appearance of your table linens throughout their life. 

Steam Before an Event 

Another way to keep table linens looking their best starts before the event. As you get ready to lay out wedding tablecloths and wedding table runners, for instance, give them a quick steam to even out their appearance. 

A steam wand can be an invaluable tool for anyone who loves to host events. It can also be an essential tool for venues. Steaming table linens takes just a few minutes, and the results speak for themselves. 

Pro tip: If you’re concerned about lines or wrinkles appearing in your table linens, consider linens made from wrinkle-free scuba. This material holds up well with every use and resists wrinkling. Plus, it looks and feels amazing! 

Store with Care 

How you store your premium table linens can also help keep them looking pristine over their lifetime. One way to store tablecloths and table runners is to roll them up using large cardboard tubes or wood dowels. This can help minimize lines and wrinkles. 

Another convenient way to store them is on wooden clothes hangers, such as hangers designed for pants (though you can get hangers specifically designed for linens, too). This can be a great option for at-home storage. 

Additionally, keep your table linens in a cool, dark place with minimal humidity. Keep them out of the sun and locations where temperatures fluctuate, like garages and attics—these conditions can discolor and alter the fabrics.