Choosing the wrong tablecloth size is one of the most common mistakes in event planning. The cloth arrives, it does not reach the floor, and you have a table that looks half-dressed. This guide covers sizes, colours and quantities.
| Table | Standard overhang | Floor-length drop |
|---|---|---|
| 5ft round | 70 inch square | 90 inch circular |
| 6ft round | 90 inch square | 120 or 132 inch circular |
| 6ft trestle | 70 x 108 inch rectangular | Fitted stretch cloth |
| 8ft trestle | 70 x 144 inch rectangular | Fitted stretch cloth |
| Poseur table | Stretch poseur cover | Stretch poseur cover |
For weddings and black-tie events, floor-length cloths are standard. For conferences, exhibitions and informal events, a 30-40cm overhang looks neat without dragging on the floor.
White and ivory suit most formal events and photograph well. Black works for awards nights, gala dinners and themed events. For colour, burgundy, gold, navy, red and royal blue are all available.
A common approach: white or ivory floor-length cloths on banqueting tables with coloured napkins as the accent. This keeps the room clean while adding a colour pop to each setting.
22 inch linen napkins fold into most standard place setting styles. Order one per place setting plus 5-10% extra for spills and replacements during service. Napkins come in white, ivory, black, gold, burgundy and red.
Chiavari chair covers in white or black dress the chair fully and give a clean, formal finish. They fit Expo Hire Chiavari banqueting chairs. If you are hiring chairs and want a fully dressed setup, add covers to the same order.
All linen arrives clean and pressed. After your event, shake off dry debris, leave the linen dry, and put it back in the bags provided. We collect it from your venue. No washing required.
Browse the full linen hire range with live stock and pricing online.
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