BLACK BISTRO Premium Disposable Pocket Napkins — Cloth-Like Airlaid 17x17"
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The Black Bistro Pocket Napkins.
Parisian character, without the Parisian prices.
The Black Bistro Pocket Napkin pairs a classic French black stripe with cloth-like Airlaid construction — made in Europe at 17x17". The slit pocket keeps silverware exactly where you put it, through the entire meal. No folded flap. No slipping. Just a proper pocket that holds.
The airlaid is thicker, softer, and more absorbent than paper — the kind of napkin heavy enough to drape properly, considered enough to set a table with intention. Black stripe on white is the bistro uniform for a reason: it reads as relaxed and refined in the same glance.
The kind of detail that makes a bistro table look like someone thought it through.
WHERE IT BELONGS
Bistro-style dinner parties · Restaurant service · Sunday suppers · French-inspired tables · Casual dinner parties · Any table meant to feel warm rather than formal.
THE DETAILS
- Cloth-like Airlaid — thicker, softer, more absorbent than paper
- 17x17" — generous coverage with a discreet slit pocket for silverware
- The pocket is a slit, not a fold — utensils stay securely in place
- Pocket disappears when not in use — works as a flat napkin too
- 8.5x4.5" folded — 1/8 fold, ready to set
- Made in Europe
- Food-safe inks
- Available in packs of 75, 150, and 300
Shipping & Returns
- Complimentary shipping on orders over $75
- Flat-rate shipping of $9.99 on orders under $75
- Shipping rates shown are for the contiguous U.S.
- Returns accepted - contact us within 30 days of delivery
- Items must be unopened and in original sellable condition
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Sustainably Sourced
Cloth-Like Feel
No Laundry
Family Owned, 25 Years
Set for the host you already are
You are the one who thinks of the candles, the flowers, the second bottle opened before anyone asks. The napkin should match that standard — linen in weight, linen in drape, folded at every place the night before. In the morning, no pile of laundry.
Just the kind of table people describe to their friends a week later.
Made with care ~ For the table you set with love
You notice the small things — which is why we make ours with the same attention.
Every SimuLinen product is printed with food-grade inks, so the napkin beside your plate meets the same standard as what is on it. Our fibres and production process are certified by the FSC, PEFC, and EU Ecolabel — the trees behind every box are part of a forest being replanted and protected, not emptied out. We are also Kosher certified, because the details matter all the way through.
Disposable, made the way it should be made.
What Our Customers Say
"I purchased these napkins for a holiday party. They complemented my tablecloth, and no one knew that they were not cloth napkins until it was time for clean-up. One of my guests asked about placing the used napkins in my laundry room and was stunned when I told her to put them in the trashcan!"
Harper Wilson
"I absolutely love these napkins. They add such elegance to my dinner table. They are very well made and every time I use them my guests comment on their functionality and beauty. I recommend buying these napkins, they are a game changer."
Mrs. Earl
"The Signature White Dinner Napkins are a better alternative to cloth napkins. They feel the same and there is no concern about stains that won't come out in the wash."
E. Cohen
"So soft!!! I was honestly surprised by how soft these are, they feel almost like a real hand towel. The Cherry Blossom design is beautiful and I get compliments from guests all the time. I'll definitely continue ordering these."
Emily Jimenez
"Exceptional service from start to finish. This company is consistently responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about getting things right."
Bill Stephens
Common Questions
There is no comparison. Regular paper napkins are thin, tear easily, and look exactly like what they are. Airlaid napkins have the weight and hand of cloth — they fold cleanly, stay in place, and absorb without falling apart. They also don't leave lint on your guests' clothes.
SimuLinen napkins are routinely mistaken for cloth at weddings, dinner parties, and holiday tables. The most common reaction is surprise at cleanup — not before.
SimuLinen napkins are made from airlaid fabric — a material engineered to replicate the weight, drape, and softness of cloth linen. They are not paper napkins. Most guests cannot tell the difference.
Yes. SimuLinen napkins fold cleanly into any fold, bishop's hat, fan, and other presentation styles. They hold their shape well and lay flat without curling — something regular paper napkins cannot do.
Pack sizes vary by collection. The quantity is listed on each product page. We recommend checking the quantity before ordering to ensure you have enough for your event.
A general guide: plan for one napkin per guest for a seated dinner. For cocktail parties, plan for 2-3 napkins per guest. For multi-course formal dinners, consider 2 per guest. When in doubt, order one extra pack — you can always use them at your next gathering.
They are a natural fit. SimuLinen napkins are used regularly at weddings, galas, corporate dinners, and holiday entertaining. The cloth-like appearance photographs beautifully and holds up through a full evening of use.
Size varies by collection and is listed on each product page. As a reference, our Signature Dinner Napkins fold to 9.5x4.5" and unfold to 19x17" — a generous dinner napkin size comparable to standard cloth.
SimuLinen napkins are made with EU Ecolabel certification requirements, meaning the materials are sourced from responsibly managed forests and the entire production process meet strict standards across their entire lifecycle — from start to end. They are also a more water-conscious choice than cloth napkins, which require repeated washing.
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