It’s time to ditch the paper.
While the meal is still delicious, the appearance doesnt quite add up to the carefully curated pictures.
I justify using up that paper towel roll.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Produced: Page Mullins
After all, cloth napkins require washing and maybe even ironing, and our family life is busy.
Does anyone really put all that effort into using cloth napkins?
The answer is a resounding yes.
Heres why we all should bring back the cloth napkin once and for all.
They’re better for tackling messes
Do you lovewingsor barbecue?
Eat pizza every Friday night?
If youre nodding along to these questions, its easy to admit the limits of paper napkins.
Cloth napkins absorb moisture better and wont fall apart when faced with the hard jobs.
Any saucy, juicy Southern meal is easier to handle with a cloth option.
If you arent scared of linen, the beautiful texture adds another level to the table.
Trythese hintsfor washing and ironing precious textiles.
Seasonal cloth napkin designs along with decorative folding also add layers of excitement to a table setting.
Thats why those paper towel rolls are often present at our family functions.
However, buying napkins made from polyester or other fabric that resists wrinkles can limit the effort.
Polyester is also the choice of many restaurants due to the durability and resistance to fading.
They’re better for the environment
Cloth napkins are a more sustainable choice.
They are able to be used over and over, decreasing the throw away trash from the kitchen.
They can also be made of anythingold shirts, sheets, or any textile that needs a new life.
Cloth napkins, in any form, set the stage for a special event.
