Tablecloths add to a restaurant dining experience by virtue of what they take away. Noise for one, as linens absorb much of the cacophony that arises when crowds congregate in a confined area amid the clattering of plates and cutlery carried by fast-moving wait staff. Tablecloths also help control bacteria, which due to textile laundering and a lack of bare tables, are denied an opportunity to roost and spawn. What’s more, tablecloths enhance a restaurant’s image. They add color and a classy, finished look. They project elegance and a silent but forceful message that informs patrons that their recreational dollars ...