Table Linen Global Market Report 2026

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.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the table linen market by increasing costs of imported cotton, polyester fabrics, silk blends, and finished textile products used across residential and commercial applications. Manufacturers and distributors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on textile imports from Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs. These tariffs are increasing product prices and pressuring margins for retailers and hospitality buyers. However, they are also encouraging local textile sourcing, regional manufacturing expansion, and innovation in alternative sustainable fabrics to reduce import dependency.

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The table linen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.9 billion in 2025 to $13.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising household spending on home decor, expansion of hospitality and foodservice sectors, growing usage of reusable dining accessories, availability of diverse textile materials, increasing organized retail presence.

The table linen market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing preference for eco-friendly table linen, rising demand from premium dining establishments, expansion of online home decor platforms, increasing adoption of customized table settings, growing focus on aesthetic dining experiences. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable fabric table linen, growing customization and design personalization, rising use of easy-care and stain-resistant materials, expansion of premium and luxury dining textiles, growth of online and direct-to-consumer sales.

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 operating in the table linen market are concentrating on developing innovative offerings, such as eco-friendly and multifunctional table linen collections, to address the growing demand for sustainable, durable, and low-maintenance dining textiles. Eco-friendly and multifunctional table linen collections are made from materials like organic cotton or linen blends and feature special finishes, including stain-resistant, wrinkle-free, and antimicrobial treatments-providing superior durability, hygiene, and convenience compared with traditional cotton or linen fabrics. For instance, in May 2023, Lavie Home Textiles AG, a Switzerland-based home textile brand, introduced the Erik and Smilla table linen collections. These collections include 100% linen pieces and organic cotton-linen blends. Erik offers heavier, richly colored tablecloths, runners, and napkins for sophisticated table settings, while Smilla presents stylish waffle-textured linens suitable for both everyday use and special occasions, combining softness, durability, and contemporary European design aesthetics.

In October 2024, Indo Count Industries Ltd., an India-based bed linens, bed sheets, and quilt manufacturing company, acquired Modern Home Textiles, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition supports Indo Count's strategy to broaden its customer base and capabilities in home textiles, leveraging Modern Home Textiles' expertise to enhance growth in international markets and reinforce its commitment to high-quality, innovative solutions worldwide. Modern Home Textiles, Inc. is a pillows and other filled products manufacturing company offering high-quality bedding products and table linen.

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, BBJ La Tavola, Frette, Star Linen, Garnier-Thiebaut Inc., Jiangsu Sidefu Textile Co. Ltd., Sferra, Balavigna Mills Pvt. Ltd., Baltic Flax, Belinor Textile Ltd., 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 2025. The regions covered in the table linen market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, 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.

Table Linen Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses table linen market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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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
• Companies Mentioned: IKEA Holdings B.V.; Macy's Inc.; Williams-Sonoma Inc.; Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.; Lenox Corporation; Milliken & Company; Zara Home; Villeroy & Boch 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.; Royal Linen; Silver Arcade Linen LLC; Airwill Home Collections Pvt. Ltd.; Aastha Enterprises; Around The Table; Fabrica Maria SA de CV; Natural Fabrics SL
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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