Fiesta Recyclable Black Airlaid Dinner Napkins 40x40cm 1/4 Fold (500)
Product Description
These black airlaid dinner napkins from Fiesta Recyclable are a paper napkin designed to present and feel closer to cloth than a standard tissue or 2-ply product. The airlaid construction...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 500
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 400(W) x 400(L)mm
- Material
- Paper
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Product Description
These black airlaid dinner napkins from Fiesta Recyclable are a paper napkin designed to present and feel closer to cloth than a standard tissue or 2-ply product. The airlaid construction gives the napkin a softer, denser texture, and the quarter-fold format means each napkin sits neatly on the cover or inside a glass without additional dressing. At 40x40cm unfolded, they offer a practical size for a main course setting without excessive overhang or bulk.
In a busy dining room, consistency matters. Because these arrive pre-folded and uniform, front-of-house staff can lay covers quickly during a turnaround without refolding or fanning by hand. The black colourway holds well under typical dining-room lighting and does not show sauce splashes or lipstick marks as visibly as white alternatives — a practical consideration in high-volume or late-night service environments.
- Linen-like airlaid texture reduces the visual difference from cloth napkins
- Quarter-fold format speeds up cover-laying during service turnarounds
- Black finish suits formal dining, bistro, and event catering settings
- Single-use and recyclable, supporting front-of-house hygiene standards
- 500 per pack reduces re-ordering frequency for moderate-volume sites
There are no installation or utilities requirements for this product. Storage space is the primary practical consideration — a pack of 500 napkins has a reasonable footprint, so sites with limited dry-store space may prefer to order on a more frequent cycle rather than holding large quantities. Paper products should be kept dry and away from areas with high humidity to prevent the napkins from absorbing moisture before use.
These napkins are well suited to restaurants, bistros, hotels, and event caterers who want a step up from standard tissue napkins without the laundry overhead of cloth. For very high-volume banqueting operations or sites running multiple sittings daily, it is worth considering whether a larger case quantity would reduce handling time and cost per napkin.
If you are unsure whether this specification fits your service style or volume, the team is happy to talk through the options.
Key Features
- Airlaid paper construction delivers a soft, linen-like texture
- 40x40cm unfolded size suitable for main course table settings
- Pre-folded quarter-fold format for consistent, ready-to-lay presentation
- Black colourway maintained across the full 500-napkin pack
- Recyclable paper material supports front-of-house waste management
Operational Benefits
- Speeds up cover-laying during busy turnarounds between sittings
- Reduces laundry costs compared with cloth napkin alternatives
- Black finish conceals common marks, maintaining table presentation throughout service
- Uniform pre-fold ensures consistent table appearance without staff intervention
- Single-use format supports hygiene standards in high-footfall dining areas
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 500
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 400(W) x 400(L)mm
- Material
- Paper
- Weight
- 4g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The airlaid construction gives a noticeably softer and denser feel than standard 2-ply paper napkins, which makes them a reasonable choice for casual fine dining, bistros, and mid-market restaurants that want to avoid the cost and logistics of linen. They are not a direct substitute for heavy cloth napkins in a strictly formal setting, but they present well and hold their fold reliably on the table.
- That depends on your covers and whether you place one napkin per cover or allow for replacements during the meal. For a 50-cover restaurant running two sittings per night, a 500-pack would typically last around five service days. Higher-volume or multi-sitting operations may find it more practical to hold two or three packs in stock to avoid running short mid-service.
- No specialist storage is required, but as with all paper products they should be kept in a cool, dry area away from damp or steam — back-of-house areas near dishwashers or pot-wash stations are not ideal. Keeping them in their original packaging until needed helps maintain the fold integrity and prevents the napkins from picking up moisture before use.