Table Linen Guide

Table Linen Guide

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Recommendations For The Wash & Care of Table Linens

Benefits of Signature Range

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Recommendations For The Wash & Care Of Table Linens

Basic Requirements

Avoid sharp edges at all time, as they may catch on the tablecloth and cause a pull or snag.
If your washing machine has preset programs, select a program with cool down function.
Washing equipment should have a water level and temperature controls that work perfectly.
Ensure your powder or chemical feed systems are working.
Use detergent, but absolutely no softener.
Use colour safe oxygen release bleaches rather than chlorine bleach, which could damage the colour of your tablecloths.
Ensure your tumble dryer has fully functioning temperature and cool-down controls.
Clean the link screens on your dryer on a daily basis.
The requirements listed above and inspections of machinery should be part of your standard operating procedure.

Processing Requirements: 100% Polyester Table linens (Signature)

Before first use, all new linen should be washed separately to remove any leftover dye from the manufacturing process. Mixing colours and products in this first wash could result in serious staining.
In all washes apart from the first, products should be grouped into a white, medium and dark wash.
Before loading table cloths into the washer, remember to shake out each item, so that any food debris or misplaced cutlery causes damage to the machinery.
Wash polyester table cloths separately from 100% cotton and polycotton blend tablecloths, as any loose fibres from the cotton and polycotton blends would deposit lint onto the polyester linens. Use a synthetic wash cycle (maximum 50° C for normal soiling), cool tumble dry, and warm iron if necessary.
If an item is heavily soiled, it can be washed at a maximum of 60°C, but should be cooled down very gradually by 5°C steps, until the load reaches the safe level of 45°C. This helps to avoid thermal shock and shrinkage, symptoms of rapid cool down.

Typical Wash Program For 100% Polyester Table Linen For Semi Industrial Washing Machines

Washer should be loaded only to 80% of recommended capacity.
The use of any softeners or bacteria stats in the wash will mask the absorbency of the fabric, and therefore should be avoided.
Only oxygen release bleach guarantees the safety of your colours – chlorine bleach could ruin tablecloths.
Sours will improve the removal of residual chemicals in the cloth, and could be an asset if star starching is required. Natural starch is much preferred to natural starch.
Temperatures can be increased to a maximum of 60° C should the item be heavily soiled, but again, remember to reduce gradually to 45°C to avoid thermal shock occurring and damaging items.

Suggested Drying Procedure

Dryers should only be loaded to 50% recommended capacity.
The heat cycle should be on a low setting, with a fabric temperature of 80°C - 90°C.
Linen should be completely dry before the “cool-down” cycle starts. The drying time varies between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the machine’s extraction facility, the size of the load, and the original temperature.
For best results when flat-drying: 1.) All linens should be immediately unloaded when cycle is completed. Tablecloths should then be draped across a trolley or a folding table, and napkins should be stacked flat. 2.) Allow a shelf time of 24 hours to enhance the appearance of your flat-dried linens.
For professional results, nothing beats thorough ironing.

Suggested Wash Care Shade Groups

Whites – White ONLY.

Lights – Blush, Buttermilk, Duck Egg, Ivory, Lemon, Light Pink, Oyster Pink, and Wheat.
Mediums – Cinnamon, Dusky Pink, Ginger, Gold, Grape, Kiwi, Medrite Grey, Moss, Olive, Peach, Periwinkle, Pumpkin, Sandalwood, Seafoam, Tangerine, Turquoise, Violet, Wedgewood, and Wild Raspberry.
Darks – Forest Green, Mocha, Maroon, Navy, Pewter, Purple, and Royal Blue.

Black and Reds should always be washed seperately.

Benefits of Signature Table Linen Range

Signature® uses unique Softouch technology to provide a soft, natural ‘cotton like’ feel for dining luxury, but also manages to be one of the most durable table cloths in the world, for hotel convenience.

Signature’s specially designed fibres are finished with a special technology, resulting in this unsurpassed example of a tablecloth which offers superior durability, outstanding absorbency, excellent retention of colour, superb stain release, and minimal shrinkage.

Benefits of Signature Table cloths®

Lowered Costs

Lower wash temperature, fewer chemicals and less rinsing, due to superior stain release

Quick-drying fabric allows a speedy turn around in the laundry

Costs of energy and fuel are reduced due to Signature’s easy washing and drying

Improved Return on Your Investment

Signature’s minimal shrinkage promise means it shrinks less than 2% compared to the 10% likely with 100% cotton

Excellent resistance to snags and pulls

Good shape retention after continued washing

Colour retained wash after wash

Cheaper in the long run

Minimal increase in unit price

Product lasts much longer

Reduced cost per use

Customers always satisfied

The highly absorbent fabric soaks up spills quickly with minimal fuss

A ‘cotton soft’ feel – our napkins are hemmed to improve the cotton appearance and feel

Fewer chemicals, less rinsing, and washing at lower temperatures are all part of a greener outlook for the industry, at no risk to the consistently excellent appearance of our products.

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