Table linen refers to fabric items for setting a table, including tablecloths, placemats, and runners. It enhances the dining experience by adding elegance, protecting the table surface, and absorbing spills. Table linen is used in homes, restaurants, and events for decorative and practical purposes.
The main product types of table linen are table runners, table napkins, table mats, table skirting, and others. The various materials used are polyester, cotton, silk, wool, and others. They are distributed through various channels, such as e-commerce websites, company-owned websites, supermarkets, and specialty stores. They are also used for several applications, such as residential and commercial.
The main product types of table linen are table runners, table napkins, table mats, table skirting, and others. The various materials used are polyester, cotton, silk, wool, and others. They are distributed through various channels, such as e-commerce websites, company-owned websites, supermarkets, and specialty stores. They are also used for several applications, such as residential and commercial.
The table linen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.2 billion in 2024 to $13.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growing demand for tablecloths to enhance the dining area with greater aesthetic appeal, increasing residential construction projects with the support of governments, the proliferation of online shopping platforms has made it more convenient for consumers, the growing trend of using anti-stain tablecloths.
The table linen market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing awareness among manufacturers and consumers about natural fibers to protect the environment, The presence of skilled labors and abundant raw material supply, increasing demand for decorative tableware products. Major trends in the forecast period include research and developments, partnerships, product innovations, technological advancements.
The increasing number of hotels and restaurants is expected to propel the growth of the table linen market going forward. Hotels provide accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists, while restaurants are places where people pay to sit and eat meals cooked and served on the premises. They are in demand due to travelers and locals constantly needing accommodation and dining options. The hotels and restaurants use table linen to enhance the dining experience through aesthetic appeal and cleanliness, contributing to the establishment's ambiance and hygiene standards. For instance, in January 2024, according to Siteminder, an Australia-based technology company, global hotel occupancy is forecast to rise by 2.5%, with the average daily rate (ADR) expected to increase by 4.9% by 2025. Therefore, the increasing number of hotels and restaurants is driving the growth of the table linen market.
Major companies in the table linen market are focusing on developing kitchen linen collections, such as tablecloths, napkins, glass cloths, kitchen towels, and aprons, to optimize financial performance. These collections are crafted from high-quality linen in both heavy and light varieties to ensure durability and longevity. For example, in October 2022, Neeti's Linen Library, an India-based handcrafted home decor brand, launched its Rajputana Table Linen Collection, which celebrates the traditional art of Gota Patti. This handcrafted collection features chanderi fabrics with intricate gota trims in colors like pista green, lavender, yellow, blue, and deep rani pink, reflecting the elegance of royal Rajput and Mughal attire. Each set includes a table runner, six mats, and six napkins, offering a blend of delicacy and bold, statement-making designs for a sophisticated table setting.
In October 2024, Indo Count Industries Ltd., an India-based manufacturer of bed linens, bed sheets, and quilts, acquired Modern Home Textiles, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aligns with Indo Count's strategy to expand its customer base and capabilities in the home textiles sector. By leveraging Modern Home Textiles' expertise, the deal aims to boost growth in international markets and strengthen Indo Count's commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions globally. Modern Home Textiles, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in the manufacturing of pillows and other filled products, offering a range of high-quality bedding products and table linens.
Major companies operating in the table linen market are IKEA Holdings B.V., Macy's Inc., Williams-Sonoma Inc., Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., Lenox Corporation, Milliken & Company, Zara Home, Villeroy & Boch Group, Venus Group, BBJ La Tavola, Frette, Star Linen, Garnier-Thiebaut Inc., Jiangsu Sidefu Textile Co. Ltd., Sferra, Balavigna Mills Pvt. Ltd., Baltic Flax, Belinor Textile Ltd., H Concept, Royal Linen, Silver Arcade Linen LLC, Airwill Home Collections Pvt. Ltd., Aastha Enterprises, Around The Table, Fabrica Maria SA de CV, Natural Fabrics SL
North America was the largest region in the table linen market in 2024. The regions covered in the table linen market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the table linen market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The table linen market consists of sales of tea towels, coasters, tray cloths, chair covers, and sashes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Product: Table Runners; Table Napkins; Table Mats; Table Skirting; Other Products
2) By Material: Polyester; Cotton; Silk; Wool; Other Materials
3) By Distribution: E-Commerce Websites; Company Owned Websites; Supermarkets; Specialty Stores
4) By Application: Residential; Commercial
Subsegments:
1) By Table Runners: Decorative Table Runners; Functional Table Runners
2) By Table Napkins: Cloth Napkins; Disposable Napkins
3) By Table Mats: Placemats; Coasters
4) By Table Skirting: Pleated Skirting; Shirred Skirting
5) By Other Products: Tablecloths; Table Covers; Centerpieces