Alternative Fabrics for Occasion - CV Linens

Alternating Fabrics for Any Occasion

Alternating Fabric Table Settings

Linens can break your heart.

Nothing is better than finding linens you love for your occasion. However, nothing is worse than finding out that the linens you love are costly. A large price tag makes most customers abandon their dreams for luxury linens. This doesn’t have to be the case! 

There’s a secret professional decorators have used for years to stretch their linen budgets without sacrificing style: alternating fabrics!

Alternative Fabric

You’ve chosen a color palette and decided on an ideal fabric, but the price point can’t be managed…now what?

The answer is as simple as creating a more affordable twin to mirror your expensive tablescape.

Alternating fabrics can be a game-changer when it comes to party decor. Instead of sticking to a single fabric for tablecloths, drapes, and other decorative elements, incorporating a variety of fabrics adds visual interest and depth to the overall ambiance.  Alternating fabrics involve using different textiles with distinct patterns and colors to create a dynamic and unique atmosphere. 

In the fashion world, alternative fabrics refer to non-traditional materials that deviate from the standard choices. These fabrics can range from eco-friendly options like organic cotton and bamboo to unconventional materials like recycled polyester or even upcycled fabrics. You can get budget linens for your party with alternating fabrics.

You can dress one table in your favorite luxury linen design, then disguise the next table in matching base linens. For instance, if your favorite look is a Apple Red Rosette Satin Tablecloth with an Ivory Lamour Table Runner, your more affordable “twin” tablescape could be a base Apple Red Lamour Tablecloth with an Ivory Rosette Satin Table Runner. Substituting some of your guest’s tables with the affordable version of your linen design can save you big time!

The end result will be two tablescapes to blend together seamlessly and only cost a fraction of using luxury linens on every table.

Wedding Rosette SATIN 132" Round Tablecloth - Apple Red
Lamour Satin Table Runner - Ivory
Lamour Satin 132" Round Tablecloth - Apple Red
Wedding Rosette SATIN Table Runner - Ivory

How To Pull it Off

Before you attempt alternating fabrics for your event, here are a few considerations to simplify the process.

Colors are Crucial

  • Be sure your color palette is set in stone! A shift in your color palette can drastically change what fabrics choices and items you have available to you.

Choose Your Luxury Line

  • Whether your luxury linens are dripping with sequins or blooming with rosettes, your choice of luxury linens will set the mood for your event. Check out the selection of items available in your chosen linen, then fully commit!

Choose a Plain Linen

  • To choose your plain linen, take a look at the accent fabrics used on your luxury linen tablescape. Let the fabric of your table runners and napkins guide the way to choosing your basic linen.

Choose Your Pairing

  • Stumped on what to pair together? Take a look at these pairings I’ve put together for you to simplify the alternating process!

Choosing Fabrics for Everyday Decor

Fabrics play an important role not only in glamorous parties but also  in our daily lives. We use fabrics from the moment we wake up, as we slip into clothing made from materials like cotton, polyester, nylon, or rayon. 

You can also find different kinds of fabric at home, from bed sheets and towels to carpets and curtains. In addition, fabrics are integral to our personal care routines, with items like bathrobes and towels made from absorbent materials such as terry cloth. Whether we are sleeping, getting dressed, or simply sitting on a couch, fabrics surround us, providing comfort, functionality, and style.

When it comes to choosing a fabric for daily use, durability and ease of maintenance are key factors to consider when choosing alternating fabrics.

Materials like cotton and polyester blends are excellent choices for their resilience and ability to withstand frequent use. Cotton, a natural fiber, is known for its breathability and softness, making it comfortable to wear and ideal for everyday clothing and linens. 

Polyester blends, on the other hand, offer a higher level of durability and resistance to wrinkles and stains, making them a practical choice for daily use items like tablecloths, curtains, and upholstery. Economy polyester tablecloths are a great alternative fabric for everyday use on a budget. Polyester tablecloths are a great way to decorate your part on a budget. 

If you’re looking for eco-friendly alternative fabric, you can opt for hemp, bamboo, or linen, and silk. If you’re on a budget, a good linen alternative is cotton and rayon. These are linen like fabric that give off that airy feel for a cheaper price.

Silk is a natural fiber that's also eco-friendly but quite luxurious and pricy. Silk is very expensive because it’s quite costly to produce so you will want to find some alternative to silk fabric. If you want to save up, some silk alternative fabrics are bamboo lyocell and recycled satin. 

Shop with CV Linens for your Alternating Fabric Needs

Get creative with your tablecloths and stretch your budget with alternating fabric. Get economy tablecloths with CV linens. Buy bulk tablecloths for sale and save big with cv linens discounts. You can also shop for quality yet affordable party linens at our discount overstock. 

Avail of our free shipping when you order above $99. Get top-of-the line event linens at budget prices. You can be sure to find different styles and colors for alternating fabrics.

Damask Flocking Taffeta 120" Round Tablecloth - Black & White Accordion Crinkle Taffeta 120" Round Tablecloth - Black

Glitz Sequins 120" Round Tablecloth - Plum/Eggplant Crushed Taffeta 120" Round Tablecloth - Plum/Eggplant

Large Payette Sequin Round 120" Tablecloth - Gold Satin 120" Round Tablecloth - Bright Gold

Wedding Rosette SATIN 120" Round Tablecloth - Blush/Rose Gold Satin 120" Round Tablecloth - Blush/Rose Gold

Turquoise Ribbon Embroidery Table Overlay  Polyester 120" Round Tablecloth - Turquoise

Petal Circle Taffeta Round 120" Tablecloth - Navy Blue Lamour Satin 120" Round Tablecloth - Navy Blue 

Time to Combine

Mix and match your alternating fabric with some classic round party tablecloths. If you’re looking for some texture and depth, you can opt for 132” round velvet tablecloth. 

The colors have been decided. Your linen choices are on lockdown. The time has come to mix it up by alternating those fabrics! Would you ever alternate the fabrics for your special event decor?

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