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Disposable paper or airlaid table linen: you can feel the difference

27.02.2026

Comparison between technical features, aesthetic performance and areas of use of the two key materials used for Papermon disposable table linen

When choosing disposable table linen, whether it is for the hospitality, retail or catering sectors, the material truly makes a difference in terms of aesthetic performance, practicality and overall perception of the table. At home, just as in the restaurant, the most sought-after solutions are primarily paper and airlaid, the two products offered by Papermon to meet different operating and experiential needs.

Paper represents a versatile solution, above all when it is colored, a distinctive element of Papermon disposable table linen. The dye is integrated directly into the paper pulp, ensuring chromatic uniformity and color fastness. Papermon paper tablecloths can be enhanced by processing such as damask, which gives the paper a more compact and luminous appearance, and embossing, which impresses an elegant raised pattern. Furthermore, the paper used by Papermon has a low Cobb value, which translates into tablecloths with increased strength in contact with liquids and foods. This feature makes Papermon paper table linen suitable for an intense and dynamic use, without sacrificing impeccable aesthetic performance.

Airlaid instead meets a different need, more focused on the sensorial perception and elegance of the table setting. This cellulose fiber-based material offers a soft and compact texture, with a more tactile appearance and fabric-like effect. This is a solution designed for areas in which the image of the table plays a central role, such as events, high-end catering or special occasions, while at the same time maintaining the practical advantages of disposable table linen.

In Papermon’s production, paper is used to produce tablecloths in rolls, folded tablecloths and placemats. Airlaid is instead used for tablecloths in rolls, folded tablecloths and table runners, offering a complete range dedicated to those seeking a premium perception of the table. In both cases, the choice of material is never random, but answers a precise idea of service: more flexible and practical in the case of paper, more elegant and sensorial in the case of airlaid.