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You've already been turned onto the benefits of using cloth napkins over paper, but what do you do with the napkins that are no longer fit for service? Throwing them out feels, well, just not right.

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Learn how to make DIY cloth napkins with silk and cotton fabric. This beginner sewing project is reusable and washable for the table. I love hosting for dinner, but I don’t actually love putting a lot ...

Tips for using cloth napkins: Don’t fall into the single-use routine. Most adults don’t really dirty a napkin after every meal and each can be used several times. Adapt the Victorian tradition of ...

Visually pleasing as cloth napkins may be, their primary purpose cannot be forgotten. Linen’s naturally unrivalled absorbency (exemplified by its use for bath towels and tea towels) makes it the ideal ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. We may live in a disposable world, but some things should just ...

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, cheese, and fried foods are all full of grease and oil. Many pastas, dips, and pastries are greasy, too. So it's no wonder that our linen napkins end up flecked with dark, ...

Using cloth napkins instead of paper ones can instantly elevate an everyday meal at home (and also help cut down on waste). As in the world of bedding, there are a couple of choices to make about ...