LINENS are
delivered initially pressed at our facility and placed in a linen bag,
linen container or linen cart depending upon the application. Grade A
and custom linens may be delivered in the manufacturer's packaging if
new. Linens are graded from a scale of
A to C. The standard grade is B or AB, with A being used for very high
end events, B for typical parties when complete perfection does not
matter or C for simple covering when linen quality is not a large
concern. Costs decrease up to 10% moving from grade BA to B or C and
increase 10% moving from AB to A.
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LINENS are
graded by the side that shows when in use (also called the
"PRESENTATION" side). A lower grade linen can be converted into a higher
grade by the addition of an overlay, provided the presentation is
entirely the grade specified. Colored overlays create a very unique and
beautiful presentation when added to a white or black tablecloth. Dark
linens retain their quality longer and high imperfections well, so lower
grades may not be available and lower grade linens are available on a
limited basis. Grade A may required our ordering new inventory, however,
this is not a problem if advance booking is done.
UNLESS
SELECT SERVICE OR GRADE A IS ORDERED, ONSITE STEAMING OR IRONING MAY BE
REQUIRED. THIS IS HANDLED BY THE INSTALLATION CREW BEFORE THE
SCHEDULED TURNOVER TIME OF YOUR EQUIPMENT (you are the installation
crew for a do-it yourself event).
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A |
"A" grade linens are top of
the line quality which is very close to new. They are clean and
free of spots, stains or holes. Lower grade linens can be
converted into grade "A" by the addition of a grade "A" overlay
when the presentation is entirely grade "A". |
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AB |
"BA" grade linens are near
perfect, wedding quality on at least one side. Lower grade
linens can be converted into grade "AB" by the addition of a
grade "AB" overlay, provided no imperfection shows in the
presentation. |
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B |
"B" grade linens are average
grade, party quality linens that are clean but may contain a few
light spots on the presentation side. Most rental linens are
grade "B" or "AB". |
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C |
"C" grade linens are clean but
may have a few stains or marks from previous use that show on
the presentation side but are coverable by the user. They are
used most often for trade shows, displays and applications where
covering rental grade tables are the primary consideration.
Grade "C" linens may not be available. |
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