Discover answers to FAQ at Express Linen and Textiles. Learn how to measure tables accurately, choose the right tablecloth drops, and understand fabric finishing. Additionally, find out about washing instructions, placing custom orders, available delivery options, and secure payment methods.
1- How do I measure my table?
Measure your table top surface size, width & length for square & rectangular tables
Measure your table top surface diameter for round tables
Measure your table height Â
Draw a sketch of your table with its dimensions as a visual aid, to help work out the correct size tablecloth required
The use of a calculator may also be helpful
2- What's a Drop/Overhang?
The drop determines how far your tablecloth hangs down from the table surface/edge. Most dining room tablecloths have a drop length between 15-30 cm (6-12 inches), no further than to the diner’s laps. A more formal dining tablecloth may reach all the way to the ground, as will a tablecloth intended to hide unattractive table legs. A good tip to help you visualise which drop length you prefer, hold a piece of fabric or paper hanging downward from the table’s edge. Place your chairs and other nearby furniture objects where they would be located on occasions when you would use this tablecloth. The final dimensions will include the drop length.
3- What is the difference between tablecloth finishings?
Overlock is stitching on the edge of your fabric.Â
Hem is where the fabric is folded to your chosen measurements and stitched to: 1 cm hem, 2.5 cm hem, 5 cm hem, 10 cm hem.
4- What will the join look like?
Express tablecloths Linen and textile fabric rolls are available in different widths. A larger size tablecloth, or custom made tablecloth may exceed our fabric width and require a join. More often than not the join can be placed on the side of the tablecloth so it is not visible on the table top, but on the drop down. In some cases more than one join will be needed. Our customer service team will contact you as soon as possible to discuss this. If the join has to be placed in the middle of the tablecloth you could always add a table runner to cover this. We have a wide range of fabrics, colours and styles to choose from. Please refer to the images to see examples of a join.
5- What temperature can I wash my tablecloth?
Wash at 40°C with a biological mild detergent
Do NOT bleach
Do not overload the washing machine
Use short spin cycle
Low temperature tumble dry
Low temperature iron setting with steam
6- How do I store my table protector?
To avoid any creases or damage, Express tablecloths Linen and textile, recommend that you roll and store the table protector.
7- Can I order a custom made tablecloth, napkins or table runner?
We are a made to measure company, therefore we can make any size or shape from our wide variety of fabrics.
8- Express Tablecloths Linen and Textile Delivery and Dispatch.
We aim to dispatch all orders placed before 2pm the same working day. Orders placed after this time will be dispatched the next working day. However, seasonal orders may take 2-3 working days to dispatch.
9- What delivery courier do we use?
We dispatch all orders by UPS, however, we can dispatch by Royal Mail if the customer requests us to. Please get in touch with our customer service team with your preferred method of delivery.
Free fabric samples will be dispatched the same working day by Royal Mail 2nd Class post. We can dispatch free fabric samples by Royal Mail 1st Class post but there will be a small postage charge applied.
10- What payment methods do you accept?
Customers may wish to pay by Credit/Debit Card or through PayPal on our website. We do offer a bank transfer option, our banking details can be found at the bottom of your invoice. Alternatively, we can take a payment over the phone.
We do not accept cash on collection.
11- How secure is our payment method?
Do not worry, our payment methods are very secure. We use Stripe payment method, for customer’s security. We do not store any payment details on our systems, we only store names and addresses.
12- Do you offer any discounts?
We offer up to a 10% discount during seasonal periods. Please get in touch with our customer care team for your discount code.
13- Do we sell to individual customers and wholesalers?
Yes, we sell to both. We can provide small orders or we can provide bulk orders.
14- You have asked for a table template, how do I create this?
You can use wallpaper or wrapping paper that you have lying around the house. You do not need to do the full table as half of your table will do. Place the paper on your tabletop and place a weight on top of the paper to stop it from moving, then you can either draw a line around the table top edge or cut the paper to size.