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Give your new ruffled cotton napkins a quick rinse in plain water before you use them the first time. This gets rid of any leftover factory sizing and extra dye on the fabric, softens the cotton right off the bat, and keeps the color from fading too much when you wash and use them regularly.

Never use chlorine bleach on these ruffled napkins—it’ll wreck the cotton fabric and the ruffle details bad. You don’t need fabric softener either; cotton’s naturally soft on its own, no extra stuff needed. Pick a mild, gentle detergent instead: it cleans well without being harsh, protects the cotton fibers, and keeps the napkins in good shape, especially the delicate stitched ruffle edges.

Only wash your ruffled cotton napkins with room-temp water. Don’t soak them in hot water, get them dry cleaned by non-pros, or scrub back and forth hard when hand-washing—all of this can fray or damage the delicate ruffle trim. If you use a washing machine, skip the spin cycle entirely; it stops the ruffled edges from fraying and losing their shape. After washing, hang the napkins in a breezy spot to air dry, and keep them out of direct sun so the color doesn’t fade. If you need to iron them, use only a low heat setting. If you use a dryer, keep the temp under 30°C at all times—high heat weakens cotton fibers and makes the napkins, especially the ruffles, lose their original shape and structure.

Always lay damp ruffled cotton napkins flat on a clean, dry surface to air dry. Don’t pull or stretch the fabric when it’s wet—this warps it for good, and you’ll see it most on the delicate ruffle edges. When storing the napkins, fold them neatly and put them in a dark, dry, airy spot with low humidity. This stops mold and mildew from growing, and keeps both the cotton and the ruffles looking perfect for next time.

Don’t hang your ruffled cotton napkins on sharp hooks, rough edges, or scratchy surfaces—these can easily snag or tear the cotton and ruin the delicate ruffle trim. Cotton soaks up a bit of water, so the napkins get heavier when wet, even though they stay nice and soft to drape. Handle the napkins gently every step of the way—when cleaning, drying, or storing—and they’ll stay looking their best, with the ruffled frills keeping their shape for ages.