Vintage Linen Napkin

The Vintage Linen Napkin is 100% linen, woven with a 28 single-metric yarn in both the warp and weft for a balanced, sturdy construction. Each napkin is garment-washed using non-toxic dyes, which opens the fibers and softens them without the use of harsh chemicals. Linen is naturally moisture absorbent, hypoallergenic, and antimicrobial, making it a practical choice for the table.

Each napkin measures 22 x 22 inches (56 x 56 cm), a standard dinner napkin size that works on both formal and everyday tables. The napkin is finished with a 1-inch hem and mitered corners for a clean, tailored edge.

Wash Vintage Linen Napkins in a lukewarm cycle with gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating light and dark colors. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling, or line dry for best results. Avoid whitening agents such as chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed colors, as these reactive dyes are not resistant to them. You can learn more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process here.

Garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, and MATTEO allows for a shade variation of +/- 10% from dye lot to dye lot. Napkins purchased in the same color at different times may differ slightly in tone. This natural variation is part of what gives garment-dyed linen its lived-in, dimensional character.

Yes. Linen, derived from the flax plant, grows softer with each wash and use. MATTEO's Vintage Linen fabric goes through a proprietary washing process at the dye house that pre-softens each fiber, so the napkins arrive already broken in. Over time, continued laundering deepens that softness without weakening the fabric's durability.

Linen is naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, which makes it well suited for use at the table by those with skin sensitivities. MATTEO's Vintage Linen is dyed using non-toxic dyes, with no chlorine bleach or harsh chemical finishes in the process. The garment-washing step further ensures that no residual sizing or surface chemicals remain in the fabric.

The Vintage Linen Napkin is available in fifteen colors: White, Moon, Off White, Greige, Salt, Iris, Mica, Oat, Bay, Alpine, Coal, Fig, Bark, Night, and Smoke. The full range spans neutral tones through deeper hues, so the napkins work equally well as part of a monochromatic table setting or as a contrast element. Color availability by size is listed on the product page.

The Vintage Linen Napkin is a considered gift for anyone building or refreshing a table linen collection. The napkins are sold individually and in sets, in fifteen colors, and the 100% linen construction means they will hold up and improve with use over years. MATTEO designs and manufactures its products in Los Angeles, and the Vintage Linen collection has been MATTEO's most requested fabric for over a decade.