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Luncheon Napkins

2007 Performance Award

Bounty

What Makes a Great Luncheon Napkin?

Yes, we’re all familiar with luncheon napkins and their various uses—wiping away the excess of ambitious bites, getting the last bit of the BBQ sauce—but all paper products aren’t created equal. Here’s how to make sure you end up with a good brand, and without any egg on your face.

A high-quality luncheon napkin should have an even fold with a finished appearance, and a moderate level of thickness.

The best luncheon napkins won’t leave any aroma behind when wiped across the face.

Great luncheon napkins will be soft to the touch, but not so much as to compromise the structural integrity. You should be able to hear a satisfying snap when you pull the luncheon napkin apart with both hands, without it tearing or breaking.

Our experts tested the luncheon napkins by spilling 8 grams of water on them. A quality napkin will absorb this amount of liquid, and retain its form without leaving any pieces or particles behind.

We know what makes a great luncheon napkin, but what makes a bad one?

Some of the worst napkins we tested were coarse and dry, with pebbly surfaces that scratched the skin when used. Others were overly thin or uneven in composition, and disintegrated when wet.

Why did Bounty win the ChefsBest Performance Award?

Bounty won the ChefsBest Performance Award because it held up the best during our tests. The Bounty luncheon napkins had a high level of strength in both dry and wet conditions, while still offering a high level of absorbency and softness.

The category judged was defined as luncheon napkins, not including dinner napkins, paper towels or kitchen wipes.

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