Richard Haworth Introduces New Bistro Napkins – Press Release April 2017

Richard Haworth – the Manchester based linen supplier – has launched stylish Bistro napkins to complement their already market leading table linen offering. Perfect for casual dining, the napkins are available in three attractive colour stripe options.

Established in 1876, the company has long been providing bath, bed and table linens, along with soft furnishings, to the hospitality industry. Indeed its introduction of a -soft polyester table linen range 20 years ago revolutionized the restaurant sector and quickly become the industry standard.

Its latest creation bridges the gap between the fine dining aesthetic of pristine tablecloths and the casual setting of paper napkins, offering a high quality napkin which features chic coloured stripes to add a touch of panache to any dining experience.

The product, made from 100% jet-spun polyester, has the feel of cotton, yet its increased resilience and toughness make it ideal for the rigours of the hospitality sector. Resistant to snagging and shrinkage, with outstanding absorbency, it is both practical and stylish, perfectly suiting it to its purpose.

According to Raj Ruia, managing director: “We’re incredibly excited to unveil our latest collection. The Bistro napkins offer both exceptional quality and a more casual aesthetic, they’re the ideal complement for any table setting.”

You can find Richard Haworth linen in venues such as Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Wimbledon tennis club, JP Morgan and Home House in London, all of which the business enjoys long- standing relationships with.

Richard Haworth supplies quality linen for the bed, bath, dining room and kitchen to a range of different businesses, including hotels, B&Bs, laundries, restaurants and spas.

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For more information about the business or its latest range, please visit www.richardhaworth.co.uk or call 0845 337 7001 today.

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Press Contact

David Stockton Tel: 01204 702332 Email: [email protected]

Notes to editor:

• Richard Haworth was established in 1876 and is part of the Ruia Group. • Richard Haworth has been providing bath, bed and table linens and soft furnishings of the highest quality to the hospitality trade for over 30 years. • The company has 50 employees based at Mill, , and is one of the last remaining cut and sew manufacturing operations in the UK. • Richard Haworth was named the Best Equipment Supplier Website in the 2010 Caterersearch.com Web Awards. • The Ruia Group also includes Belledorm, SockShop, Glenmuir, Five Gold, Osan and Rhode Island Coffee. • The Ruia Group is a family-run organisation and operates according to principles of trust and honesty with suppliers and customers, open communication and a commitment to developing staff. • The Ruia Group is committed to charity-giving and supports Orbis International, Coffee Kids, Save the Tiger Fund and EK Prayaas children’s school in India. The Ruia Group is also a patron of the Lads and Girls Club.

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