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Crate and Barrel has the nicest, though pricey, napkins. Paper napkins can also be found at any grocery store but for fabric napkins, a higher end store would provide the best quality.
a large beaker and sponge
If you are trying to complement a white lace tablecloth, classic napkins and table rings would be the best. I would suggest using any color besides white for these, so they will not get lost in the tablecloth. Pick napkins or rings with a little detail, but nothing too elaborate, or they will fight too much with the lace.
Large cloth napkins that completely cover the person's lap are the best. Large thick paper napkins are also acceptable.
Best is a judgement and you are the judge. Different uses of cotton would dictate which type of cotton would be best. There is no one 'best' cotton, because it is so useful.
Polypropylene ranks as one of the effective water absorbent materials, by far. You will find it in any number of different applications, from domestic through commercial to industrial. It is perhaps best known as a water absorbent.
Cotton grows best in semi-sandy soil. Near a tropical beach would be the best place.
I would choose a thicker cotton fabric or cotton blend.
There are many types of sponges you can use for cleaning. Examples of these are cellulose sponges, abrasive sponges, natural sponges, and dry sponges. The best one would depend on the cleaning surface. It is best to use soft sponges such as the natural sponge to clean fragile surfaces. To clean rough surfaces an abrasive sponge would do the trick.
cotton would grow around flordia's everglades.
Cotton would probably not thrive in the state of Ohio. Cotton does best in temperate climates such as in the southern half of the United States.
You can find napkins from any party supply store, or you can also try with any retailer wholeseller that offers catering products for sale or for rental.