5 Reasons To Switch To Cloth Napkins

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Let's dive into a small yet significant lifestyle tweak that can sprinkle a bit of sustainability, elegance, and joy onto your your daily meals: swapping paper for cloth napkins. While paper napkins have long been the quick-fix for spills and casual dining, cloth napkins bring to the table lots of perks that extend well beyond cleaning up messes. Here are five reasons to embrace cloth napkins today:

1. Eco-Chic and Planet-Friendly

Every use of a cloth napkin is like giving Mother Earth a virtual high-five. Unlike their paper cousins, which contribute to deforestation and waste, cloth napkins boast reusability and sustainability. Think of the paper napkin mountains you’ll save from ending up in landfills over a lifetime! Plus, integrating cloth napkins into your meals is an effortlessly chic way to green your routine. It’s akin to dressing your table in its eco-best every single day!

2. Makes every dinner a little fancier

Dinner just feels a little nicer with cloth napkins. At first, I felt bad using nice napkins, but we really should be using all the things we own daily and not saving for a better event. I love collecting napkins and finding my favorites. I love any from Hearth & Hand or Threshold from Target. Or recently, I found these from Amazon and I seriously got happy folding them. They make the table look so cute too! I hate when they don’t wash and dry well so these are approved for that too. (No time to be ironing napkins! haha!)

3. Gentle on the Wallet and the Planet

View cloth napkins as the investment that continues to pay off. While they might cost more upfront compared to a bundle of paper napkins, their longevity and durability offer savings over time. Not to mention, they’re often more absorbent and sturdy, making them champions at tackling spills and messes. Both your budget and the environment will breathe a sigh of relief! If mine get stained, I move them to the cleaning bin and use for tougher jobs before throwing them out.

4. Healthier for You and the Environment

Switching to cloth napkins can also be a healthier choice. Many paper napkins are bleached or treated with chemicals, which can be a concern for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Cloth napkins, especially those made from organic or natural fibers, reduce the exposure to these substances. Additionally, by cutting down on disposable paper products, you're also reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a healthier planet

5. Kid-Friendly and Easier to Use

Cloth napkins aren't just for adults; they're wonderfully kid-friendly too! Easier for little hands to manage, they don’t tear easily like their paper counterparts, making them less frustrating for children to use. This durability also means they’re more effective at containing messes, which is always a plus in any parent’s book. Introducing cloth napkins to kids teaches them about sustainable practices early on, all while making mealtime a bit less messy and a lot more fun.

Making the switch to cloth napkins is more than a practical decision—it's a move towards a more stylish, sustainable, and enjoyable dining experience. This is part of how we create an intentional home. Our teens know how to set the table, put napkins in their laps, and enjoy our family dinners. I know one day when they have homes of their own, it will include some cute cloth napkins!

Let me know if you use cloth napkins or have I convinced you to make the switch?

XO

Sarah