The right napkin completes the guest experience and helps control costs. This guide explains how to select the best napkin size, fold, and quality for restaurants, cafeterias, catering, and takeout.
High-count, lower-cost napkins designed for counter service and quick-serve restaurants. Used with compatible dispensers to reduce over-grabbing and waste.
Larger, more substantial napkins used in dine-in restaurants, banquets, and catered events where presentation and comfort matter.
Small napkins for bars, lounges, and coffee counters. Ideal for under glasses, small snacks, and sampling stations.
1/4 Fold: Classic square fold for table service and catering.
1/8 Fold: Rectangular fold often used in higher-end settings and for flatware wraps.
Higher ply (2-ply, 3-ply) improves softness and perceived quality, while single-ply dispenser napkins are optimized for volume and cost control.
Papermake organizes napkins by application so you can quickly match the right product to your service style.
High-capacity napkins for QSR and cafeterias, used with branded dispensers to reduce waste.
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Soft, high-quality napkins for dine-in restaurants, banquets, and catering events.
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Compact napkins for bar service, cafés, and beverage stations.
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If you want to balance presentation with cost-per-guest, Papermake can help you build a standardized napkin program across all your locations.
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