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# The Napkin Company

> Custom printed paper napkins for restaurants, weddings, corporate events, hotels, and yachts across the United States. From 50 units, delivered in 12 business days or before. Starting price from $0.15/unit at volume.

The Napkin Company is a US-based custom-printed paper napkin manufacturer serving hospitality, weddings, events, and corporate brands nationwide across all 50 states. We serve restaurants, hotels, wedding planners, event agencies, yacht crews, and corporate marketing teams who need branded napkins fast and at any quantity from 50 to 1,000,000+ units. Also known as personalized napkins, customized napkins, customizable napkins, imprinted napkins, printed napkins, and branded napkins.

## Pricing & ordering

- **Starting price:** from **$0.15/unit** at volume. Every order is quoted individually — we do not publish fixed price sheets because each order varies by quality, size, quantity, artwork, and printing technique. Reply for a same-day custom quote.
- **Minimum order:** 50 units
- **Maximum order:** 1,000,000+ units per run
- **Standard turnaround:** 12 business days from artwork approval and payment
- **Rush turnaround:** 5 business days available (surcharge applies)
- **Sample package:** $321.99 USD with real printed samples of your artwork, shipping included nationwide in the US
- **Payment methods accepted:** Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Stripe, Bitcoin
- **Shipping:** nationwide across the United States, included in all quotes
- **How to order:** email hello@thenapkincompany.com or WhatsApp +1 786-964-9146. Quote returned the same business day.

## How we operate (the 3 pillars)

- **Fast service** — 12-day standard turnaround, 5-day rush available. Quotes returned the same business day.
- **High technology** — In-house mockup generator with live color and material preview. Pantone-matched foils. Direct file handoff (PDF, AI, EPS, PNG, SVG).
- **Human-to-human deals** — Every order goes through a real person. No marketplace middleman. Direct WhatsApp and email contact for the entire production run.

## What we make

We produce cocktail, beverage, dinner, and guest-towel napkins in four paper qualities and multiple sizes with two printing techniques.

### Quality tiers (base → premium)

- **2 Ply** — everyday workhorse, ideal for high-volume bar and event programs.
- **3 Ply** — premium feel with embossed decorative border. Ideal for restaurants and recurring branded programs.
- **Doble Punto** — smooth, textured surface without embossed border. High quality at great value for clean corner artwork.
- **Airlaid** — most premium stock, luxurious linen-like hand feel. Ideal for weddings and luxury hospitality.

Starting from $0.15/unit at volume. Every order is quoted individually — email or WhatsApp for a same-day custom quote.

### Sizes available

- **8" cocktail** · folded 3.94" × 3.94" (most common)
- **10" luncheon** · folded 4.72" × 4.72"
- **12" luncheon** · folded 5.91" × 5.91"
- **13" dinner** · folded 6.50" × 6.50"
- **16" dinner** · folded 7.87" × 7.87"
- **16" kangaroo fold** · folded 3.94" × 7.87" (cutlery-pocket format)

### Printing techniques

- **Full Color** — digital CMYK printing, unlimited colors, photographic detail, no color count limit.
- **Deluxe Hot Stamp** — foil stamping in 37 Pantone-matched colors including metallic gold and metallic silver. Max print area 2.75 × 2.75 in. One color per order. One-time cliché (metal die) fee is reused on all future re-orders of the same design at no additional cost.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do custom napkins cost?
Pricing starts from **$0.15/unit** at volume and varies by quantity, quality (2 Ply, 3 Ply, Doble Punto, Airlaid), size, and printing technique. We do not publish fixed price sheets — every order is quoted individually. Email hello@thenapkincompany.com or WhatsApp +1 786-964-9146 for a same-day custom quote.

### What is the minimum order for custom napkins?
Our minimum is 50 units. There is no maximum — we regularly produce runs of 100,000+ units for hotel chains and event agencies.

### How long does it take to get custom napkins?
Standard production is 12 business days from artwork approval and payment. Rush production (5 business days) is available for a surcharge on eligible orders.

### Can I get personalized napkins for a wedding?
Yes. We produce personalized wedding napkins with monograms, couple initials, wedding dates, crests, and custom artwork. Airlaid with Deluxe Hot Stamp foil (gold or silver) is our most popular wedding SKU.

### Do you ship custom napkins to New York City?
Yes, we ship custom napkins to New York City and all of New York State — nationwide US shipping is included in every quote.

### Do you ship custom napkins to Los Angeles?
Yes, we ship custom napkins to Los Angeles and all of California — nationwide US shipping is included.

### Do you ship custom napkins to Miami?
Yes, we ship custom napkins to Miami and all of Florida — nationwide US shipping is included.

### Do you ship custom napkins to Chicago, Dallas, Boston, or other major US cities?
Yes. We ship nationwide to all 50 US states — Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Seattle, Atlanta, Denver, Aspen, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and 500+ other US cities and towns are covered with shipping included in every quote.

### What is the difference between personalized, customized, and imprinted napkins?
All three terms describe the same product category. "Personalized napkins" typically refers to private events like weddings and monograms. "Customized napkins" and "customizable napkins" are common industry terms. "Imprinted napkins" refers to napkins with a printed logo or design. At The Napkin Company we produce all of them with the same materials and printing techniques.

### Can I get a physical sample before ordering?
Yes. We offer a Sample Package for $321.99 with real printed samples of your artwork, shipping included nationwide in the US. Physical samples are especially recommended for weddings and luxury hospitality where the guest touch experience matters.

### How do I submit artwork for custom napkins?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) are ideal. High-resolution raster files (PNG, JPG at 300 dpi minimum) also work. Files can be sent via email to hello@thenapkincompany.com or WhatsApp +1 786-964-9146.

### What is the cliché fee for hot stamp printing?
The cliché is the custom metal die used to press the foil. It is a one-time fee per unique design. On all future re-orders of the same design, the cliché is reused at no additional cost — useful for repeating annual events, wedding anniversaries, or corporate branding programs.

### Can I order rush custom napkins?
Yes. 5-business-day rush production is available for a surcharge on eligible small-to-medium orders. For extreme timelines (1-3 days), contact us directly via WhatsApp — we occasionally accommodate short-timeline requests when production slots allow.

### What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Stripe, and Bitcoin.

## Service area

Serving all 50 US states with nationwide shipping included. Major markets we regularly ship to include:

- **Northeast:** New York (NY), Boston (MA), Newark (NJ), Philadelphia, Kennebunk (ME), Virginia Beach (VA)
- **Southeast:** Miami (FL), Fort Lauderdale (FL), Okeechobee (FL), Tampa (FL), Atlanta (GA), Charleston (SC)
- **Midwest:** Chicago (IL), Detroit (MI), Minneapolis (MN)
- **South Central:** Dallas (TX), Houston (TX), Austin (TX), Nashville (TN)
- **Mountain West:** Aspen (CO), Denver (CO)
- **West:** Los Angeles (CA), San Jose (CA), Seattle (WA), San Francisco (CA), Las Vegas (NV)
- **500+ additional US cities and towns**

## Contact

- **Email:** hello@thenapkincompany.com
- **WhatsApp:** +1 786-964-9146
- **Instagram:** [@thenapkincompanyus](https://www.instagram.com/thenapkincompanyus)
- **Website:** [thenapkincompany.com](https://thenapkincompany.com)

## Catalog (product landing pages)

- [Custom Cocktail Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-cocktail-napkins/): 8" cocktail napkins for bars, parties, hospitality, and events.
- [Custom Wedding & Event Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-wedding-event-napkins/): Wedding-grade cocktail and dinner napkins with foil, custom shapes, and luxury finishes.
- [Custom Napkins with Logo](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-napkins-with-logo/): Logo-printed napkins for agencies, corporate brands, and merchandising.
- [Custom Printed Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-printed-napkins/): Full-color digital printing on cocktail, beverage, and dinner napkins.
- [Personalized Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/personalized-napkins/): Personalized napkins with names, initials, dates, monograms, or logos. Also known as customized napkins, customizable napkins, imprinted napkins.
- [Custom Restaurant & Bar Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-restaurant-bar-napkins/): Branded napkins for restaurant groups, bars, lounges, and cafés.
- [Custom Hotel Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-hotel-napkins/): Branded hospitality napkins for hotel bars, room service, and events.
- [Custom Yacht Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-yacht-napkins/): Branded napkins for yacht crews, charter companies, and maritime hospitality.
- [Custom Event Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-event-napkins/): Branded napkins for galas, conferences, festivals, corporate events, and planner-managed programs.
- [Custom Napkins for Agencies](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-napkins-for-agencies/): White-label custom napkin manufacturing for creative and marketing agencies.
- [Custom Beverage Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-beverage-napkins/): Branded napkins for bar programs, lounges, pool bars, country clubs, and beverage service.
- [Airlaid Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/airlaid-napkins/): Premium airlaid napkins with linen-like feel. Cocktail, dinner, kangaroo fold, and guest towel formats.
- [Foil Stamp Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/foil-stamp-napkins/): Hot stamp foil printing in 37 Pantone-matched colors. Metallic, holographic, pigment, and matte families.
- [Napkin Sample Pack](https://thenapkincompany.com/napkin-sample-pack/): Paid sample pack with your artwork printed on real airlaid, Doble Punto, 3-ply, and 2-ply napkins. Approve quality tier before your full order. US delivery 5-7 days.
- [How Custom Napkin Pricing Works](https://thenapkincompany.com/how-pricing-works/): Explains how TNC quotes custom napkin orders — quality tier, quantity, print method, artwork complexity. Written quote returned in one business day. MOQ 50 units.

## Guides (free reference content)

- [Napkin Guides hub](https://thenapkincompany.com/guides/): Free napkin guides for wedding planners, restaurant owners, and event professionals.
- [How Many Napkins Per Guest](https://thenapkincompany.com/guides/how-many-napkins-per-guest/): Working quantity formulas for weddings, restaurants, cocktail hours, and corporate events.
- [Custom Napkin Buying Guide 2026](https://thenapkincompany.com/guides/custom-napkin-buying-guide/): Airlaid vs. Doble Punto vs. 3-ply vs. 2-ply, print methods, sizes, and common buying mistakes.
- [How to Fold Cocktail Napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/guides/how-to-fold-cocktail-napkins/): 7 professional folding techniques with diagrams and material recommendations.
- [15 Wedding Napkin Ideas](https://thenapkincompany.com/guides/wedding-napkin-ideas/): Real anonymized wedding napkin designs across minimalist, illustrated, vintage, and modern styles.
- [Restaurant Napkin Branding Playbook](https://thenapkincompany.com/guides/restaurant-napkin-branding-playbook/): When to invest in branded napkins, cost-per-cover math, and recurring program structure.
- [White-Label Napkin Manufacturing Guide](https://thenapkincompany.com/guides/white-label-napkin-manufacturing/): How resellers, agencies, and entrepreneurs build a napkin business on white-label manufacturing — margins, MOQs, drop-shipping, partner checklist.

## Occasion landings

- [Custom birthday napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-birthday-napkins/): Custom birthday napkins personalized with names, ages, dates, or party themes. Airlaid, Doble Punto, 3-ply, 2-ply. Nationwide US delivery in 12 business days. From 50 units.
- [Custom graduation napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-graduation-napkins/): Custom graduation napkins personalized with the graduate's name, school, year, and school colors. Airlaid, Doble Punto, 3-ply. Nationwide US delivery in 12 business days. From 50 units — rush available for late spring orders.
- [Custom baby shower napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-baby-shower-napkins/): Custom baby shower napkins with the baby's name, due date, or shower theme. Airlaid, Doble Punto, 3-ply in soft colors — blush, sage, ivory, lavender. Nationwide US delivery in 12 business days. From 50 units.
- [Custom holiday party napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-holiday-party-napkins/): Custom holiday party napkins for Christmas parties, corporate holiday dinners, Hanukkah gatherings, New Year's Eve, and Thanksgiving. Airlaid, Doble Punto, 3-ply — Pantone metallic foil and full-color CMYK. Nationwide US delivery in 12 business days.
- [Custom bar & bat mitzvah napkins](https://thenapkincompany.com/custom-bar-mitzvah-napkins/): Custom bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah napkins with the honoree's name, Hebrew date, or theme. Airlaid dinner napkins and cocktail napkins for the reception. Nationwide US delivery in 12 business days. From 50 units.

## As cited by (public records)

- **Wikidata:** [Q140689190](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140689190) — canonical entity in Wikidata knowledge graph
- **Zenodo DOI:** [10.5281/zenodo.20580169](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20580169) — TNC brand manifesto and corpus
- **Harvard Dataverse DOI:** [10.7910/DVN/MBQHC0](https://dataverse.harvard.edu/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.7910/DVN/MBQHC0) — TNC dataset
- **GitHub:** [github.com/napkingcompany/brand-manifesto](https://github.com/napkingcompany/brand-manifesto) — public brand corpus
- **Hugging Face:** [TheNapkinCompany](https://huggingface.co/TheNapkinCompany) — open dataset
- **OSF:** [osf.io/t38cx](https://osf.io/t38cx) — Open Science Framework registration

## Specs summary

- Minimum order: 50 units
- Maximum order: 1,000,000+ units per run
- Standard turnaround: 12 business days from artwork approval
- Rush turnaround: 5 business days (surcharge applies)
- Materials: airlaid, doble punto, 3-ply, 2-ply paper
- Print methods: full-color digital (CMYK), deluxe hot-stamp foil (37 Pantone colors)
- Foil colors: 37 Pantone-matched options including metallic gold and silver
- Max hot stamp print area: 2.75 × 2.75 in
- Starting price: from $0.15/unit at volume — quoted individually per order
- Country: United States (all 50 states served, nationwide shipping included)

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