Napkins apart from being a utility product, are an integral part of table decorations. Nicely folded clean table napkins are always a welcoming feature of the dining table. Cloth napkins are more environment friendly and can be managed with the least efforts.

Materials
Linen and cotton are the most popular and congenial material for Napkins. They are absorbent and durable. They can even be boiled in hot water for the purpose of cleaning. They can bear harsh sunlight while drying and have to be ironed before use thus ensuring maximum sterilization required for general hygiene

Patterns and Designs
They are embroidered painted or printed to give a customized look and a handicraft appeal or can be plains with neat hems. . Embroidered napkins have been in fashion eternally. The patterns may have changed with time but they are most preferred for any formal setting.
Block print napkins are not far behind in popularity. Painted napkins though look very beautiful and a little difficult to manage.

The patterns can be overall or adorn the sides or corners. Floral, animal and geometric patterns are the most commonly used motifs for the patterns. They can further be folded in innumerous ways that accentuate the beauty of the pattern and enhance its table utility.