You are probably thinking of the fabric used for table linen called Damask. It is a special weave that forms a pattern in the cloth. See the link to the article I have provided.
There are several websites on the internet that allow an individual to purchase table linen from a wholesaler. Some of the more popular websites are Linen Company and Table Cloths for less.
Table covers can be linen or spandex. Linen table covers can be of any cloth material including silk, polyester etc. Spandex material is one of the largest used materials for table covers these days.
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Ancient Egyptians used a material called linen.
They probably will if you ask.
One can purchase table linen items at a number of locations. Generally Walmart has a wide selection that one can choose from, and a lot of workers that can help.
Table cover is a spandex material or linen which is used to cover the table. Also known as table cloth.It is the same thing as a tablecloth
Cloth manufactured of a blend of wool and linen would be called a wool-linen blend, usually with the percentage mix of each fibre indicated on the label.
Although I could not find proper ettiquette rules regarding this subject. One expert said "it is tacky as well as overkill to put placemats on top of table linen."
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