Silence cloth

Silence cloth is a heavy cotton fabric that is napped from both sides. It is a pad (as of flannel or felt) that is laid under the tablecloth on the dining table to quiet or prevent the clatter of dishes against the table.[1][2]

Use

Silence cloth works as padding or a liner underneath the tablecloth. Silence cloth helps make the table silent, cushioning soft, luxurious, and formal, more presentable. It stops the dishes' noise, and it also prevents the table from scratches caused by plates and cutlery.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Definition of SILENCE CLOTH". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  2. ^ Kadolph (2009). Textiles. Pearson Education. p. 256. ISBN 978-81-317-2570-2.
  3. ^ Mendelson, Cheryl (2005-05-17). Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House. Simon and Schuster. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-7432-7286-5.
  4. ^ America, The Culinary Institute of (2009-05-04). Remarkable Service: A Guide to Winning and Keeping Customers for Servers, Managers, and Restaurant Owners. John Wiley & Sons. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-470-19740-0.